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Trichologist•Pune
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Ringworm of the scalp usually affects children. This is a common type of a fungal infection of the scalp and has nothing t-d-with the worms as the name suggests. This is treated with antifungal medications and though the antifungal shampo-is not to-effective, it might be advised along with medication.

Causes of scalp ringworm:

1. Most of the times a ringworm infection is caught by person t-person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain alive on ...more
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Dermatologist•Ranchi
First of al stop quadriderm if you are stil using it. For jock itch (tinea cruris) itraconazole 200 is usually prescribed for 2 to 4 wks (other oral antifungal medications are also available for the same like terbinafine / griseofulvin. Many patients sometimes do not respond with itraconazole. Den you need to opt for other oral antifungal medications available (as mentioned above. Topical cream that works better n for jock itch is sertaconazole. Keep the area dry and clean. Use cotton wear. Use ...more
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Trichologist•Mumbai
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Ringworm of the scalp usually affects children. This is a common type of a fungal infection of the scalp and has nothing to do with the worms as the name suggests. This is treated with antifungal medications and though the antifungal shampo-is not to-effective, it might be advised along with medication.

Causes of scalp ringworm:

Most of the times a ringworm infection is transfered from person to person through sharing towels and touching. The fungi and its spores can remain al...more
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