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Suggest Treatment For Ringworm Infection

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015

Question: i Dr saumya I think what I have found maybe ringworm on my skin different parts like chest and arm I didn't relly notice at the time, but when I got out of the shower it looks like patches on my skin,and I can see it more in the light its very small and looked at pictures it looks very alike and my toenail is gone ability yellow the last few months could this why I'm having all the trouble sorry for this been so long please let me know thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About ringworm

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As you have said
Ringworm has a very typical lesion.
so if you are finding them there is a possibility.
As suspected before, its a fungal infection.
Ringworms are usually found in pet owners.
Local treatment with ketoconazole or miconazole is quite effective
And you may try it.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 hours later)

Do I use that for my head hair,or body and if not what can I use for head hair

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take tablets too

Detailed Answer:
The cream has to be applied exact over the lesions.
You do not put it over the whole body.
Taking tablets of the same medicine will increase effects.
I think I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 hours later)

(1) what can I use for my hair' (2) if I'm itchy in my lower area scrotom'but no ringworm can I still use the same cream

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take tablets

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
The tablets should take care of the areas where you cannot apply creams.
Therefore, I suggested that you take cream and tablets .
I hope that the information helps you.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (13 hours later)

Could I buy the treatment like cream tablets online

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
many sites sell medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes.
There are many sites that sell medicines.
You can buy from them.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Dr what I was thinking as demodex the white thing a the end of my hair is starting to look like bulb of the when it came out from a fun gas or bacterial infection all this time I though was demodex because very itchy but fun gas cause itchyness on head all over
Also can it stop hair growing and thinning but I don't have ringworm on my scalp,does that matter

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Meet a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I think it would be good to stick to a treatment plan and try it.
I also strongly recommend meeting a dermatologist.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar