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How Can Ring Worm Infection Be Treated?

I have ringworm infecrion for a year. How can I treat I already used several tablets and creams like miconozole and clotrimozoke. I am frustated because if this. Now am using dettol. Can dettol cure ring worm. Please suggest a best solution for ringworm
Mon, 27 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your short description and I can understand your concerns.

Ring worms are quite common among general population. You dont need to worry regarding this as it can be cured completely with proper treatment.

I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get the following things done:-
(1)- You can use topical antifungals. Since response with clotrimazole is poor,you can use tolnaftate.
(2)- Oral antifungals may be needed for long term. Fluconazole once a week for six weeks is preffered.
(3)- For itching you can use antihistamines like hydroxyzine.
(4)- Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes which can be a cause of recurrent ring worm infection.

Dettol is not effective for ring worm.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Can Ring Worm Infection Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through your short description and I can understand your concerns. Ring worms are quite common among general population. You dont need to worry regarding this as it can be cured completely with proper treatment. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get the following things done:- (1)- You can use topical antifungals. Since response with clotrimazole is poor,you can use tolnaftate. (2)- Oral antifungals may be needed for long term. Fluconazole once a week for six weeks is preffered. (3)- For itching you can use antihistamines like hydroxyzine. (4)- Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes which can be a cause of recurrent ring worm infection. Dettol is not effective for ring worm. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain