I have ringworms from past 8 months on my genital and below hips and recently at the side of this from past 3 months I tried allopathy course and applied fungicros cream but it kept coming back recently I am on homeopathy I can see the results but its taking lot of time, so my doc asked to apply antifungal cream as well now fungicros doesny affect me at all ita like ringworm is immune to that medicine so I bought fourderm. Is that okay and how many times should ai apply?

Dr. Rejath RajDermatologist12yrs exp

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Good evening. Do not apply fourderm. It will only worsen a ringworm infection. Extensive ringworm infection requires use of oral antifungal medications along with topical antifungals. Treatment duration can extend to 2- 3 months in resistant cases. While on treatment, make sure those living with you do not have it as well, as that can be a reason for reinfection. Follow general measures like not wearing wet clothes, not sharing laundry loads and wearing loose cotton clothing to minimize sweating which can aggravate ringworm infections.  

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Dr. J. N. NaiduGeneral Physician22yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate reader I find your attitude amusing -you are using medication as if you know better than the doctor. Such problems cannot be cured by free advice. Already you are in trouble. Consult one doctor and follow his advice and it needs follow up at least for 4 to 6 weeks. It will end up as a recalcitrant dermatosis if you don't follow my advice.  

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