Have Ringworm On Back. Using Triamcinolon. Not Cured. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 9 Apr 2013

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 Answered on

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 Last reviewed on

Question : I went to the dr. she gave me Triamcinolon to put on this outline of a oval on my back. I didn't work its not ring worm. I have now had it for three months? What do I do?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (4 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

I have seen the picture attached and your query.

Triamcilone is a synthetic topical steroid. It is effective in a variety of conditions.

How long did you use it? You must have used it at least for a minimum of 2 weeks to see the expected results.

It seems like ringworm to me. You could try a course of topical antifungal like Lotrimin. The only way to confirm it would be to go in for a biopsy of the lesion.

Let me know if you have more concerns.

Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (8 hours later)

I took lotrimin first it got worse i took it for almost 3 weeks. this thing stared out as a very small almost scab and turned into a a empty cirlcle. I used the steriod for 2 1/2 weeks she told me to stop if it wasn't gone.

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (13 hours later)

In such a case, getting a biopsy of the lesion done would be ideal. We can confirm the cause and treat it accordingly.

Speak to your Dermatologist about getting one done.

You may stop using the steroid now, as it is not helping you.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar