Athlete's Foot Questions

Stop fourderm cream. It is a steroid based cream and is causing the ringworm to spread. Eberconazole cream twice a day, to b applied on and 2 cms beyond the rash as well
avoid dettol. After washing your clothes, keep them soaked in hot water for 10 mins
it is better to visit a dermatologist to know if oral medications are required. As examination is needed to see the extent of skin problem. If any other family members are affected, please ask them to visit a dermatologist as well. Wash y...more

Which are the sites involved. Stop using clob-m cream. If it is extensive you may require oral treatment, which can be given only after examination. If localized then topical treatment will suffice. Zoderm-E cream is a topical antifungal cream, which can be started after confirmation of diagnosis. Show to a nearby dermatologist who will diagnose and prescribe treatment. Antifungal treatment to be continued for two weeks after symptom clearance to prevent recurrence.

Clobenate must not be used in infection, stop it. Other antifungal medicine can be tried if fluconazole is not working. Apply cream of antifungal and also eat in tablet form for quick recovery.

Dear Lybrate user
U need to take tablet itraconazole in double dose for a period of 2 to 3 months for complete cure under the guidance of a dermatologist.

1.Keep the area clean and dry. 2.change under garments and socks daily.
3. Do not Wear tight clothes. Wear loose-fitting cotton under garments.
4. Wash clothes with hot water 5. Change linen daily
6. Do not apply any soap, cream,powder, oil to the area
7.do not share towels. Sheets and clothes.
8.do not scratch the rash, as this may spread the fungus to other areas of your body.
9. Use medicine for a longer period
10. Put on cotton under garments and keep area clean a...more

Ringworm infection is one of the commonest infections that responds well to treatment. In your case if it is not subsiding we need to recheck the diagnosis as many other skin conditions can present as ringworm infection. If it is ringworm and nit coming down we need to check your sugars also. So do visit / consult your dermatologist and they will Do the needful.

Along with medications, the affected area should be kept clean and dry and also clothes should be treated with dettol and hot water. This will not cause reinfection.

Maintain Hygiene and Health of Part and Clean with Dettol Solution.
Part should be Dry and Clean.
Use Medicated Soaps.
Avoid the Allergic Foods and Coloured Foods.
By Consultation with Unani Physician and take advice.

Along with medication you should see that the area which is affected should be kept clean and dry as ringworm infection is increased in presence of moisture.

Dear Lybrate user
Ringworm or Tinea has become a problem of epidemic proportions due to improper use of topical steroids for its treatment. You need to show a dermatologist as you need to be started on oral antifungal tablets in adequate doses for 2 to 3 months for complete cure. Till then use onabet cream twice daily.