Ringworm Symptoms, Treatments & More
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7. Treatment for Ringworm
For ringworm of the scalp, doctors commonly prescribe oral medications such as griseofulvin and terbinafine. Children may need to take these medications for six weeks or more. Doctors might also recommend a medicated shampoo to help remove fungus spores and prevent the spread of infection to others.
Depending on location and severity, ringworm of the body can often be treated at home with over-the-counter antifungal medications such as Lotrimin, Desenex and Lamisil. These are applied directly to the skin for two to four weeks.3‘Ringworm.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Dec. 2020, www.cdc.gov/fungal/diseases/ringworm/.
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