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RINGWORM ON FACE, Please help me!?

A couple days ago a little rash started forming on my face, that was only four days ago now the rash formed into a circle, puffed a little bit & reddened. How can i make this go away as quickly as possible? What treatments can i get to put on it before i go to the doctor that i may get over the counter? Its barley forming so i want it to go away as quickly as possible, Please help me!!

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  • 8 years ago
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    You can use the treatments for athletes foot or jock itch cream cause its antifungal (actually they are both basically ringworm too).

    Apparently it spreads really fast. Obviously go to your doctor but here's a list from the link at the bottom (you can find a lot of the antifungal stuff at the drugstore):

    Ringworm Treatments - Topical

    Antifungal medications are aimed at killing the fungi and they can clear the infection in about 7-10 days if ringworm is uncomplicated. In order to prevent the recurrence of the disease, the treatment for ringworm should continue for another 10 days after the symptoms have disappeared.

    Topical antifungal drugs containing miconazole, clotrimazole, terbinafine, butenafine and tolnaftate, many of these are available without a prescription, are used to clear up the infection. Brand names include Micatin, Tinactin, Monistat, Lotrimin, Bentax, Butop(India) and Lamisil. Generic equivalents may be available.

    Ketoconazole-containing medicines are very effective in the treatment for ringworm.

    Nizoral shampoo contains ketoconazole (a powerful antifungal substance) and it is commonly used in the treatment for ringworm. The shampoo should be applied on the scalp and on the entire body skin in order to ensure complete eradication of the infectious fungi. Nizoral should be used 2-3 times a week in order to achieve the best results.

    Hydrochloride cream (Lamisil) is also very effective in overcoming fungal infections and it has been successfully used in the treatment for ringworm. Lamisil should be used daily, applying the cream on the affected regions of the skin. In order to potentate the action of the cream, the skin needs to be clean and dry.

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