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How Can Ringworm Infection Be Treated?
Currently dealing with ringworm cause by a kitten. Kitten being treated. I tried tea tree oil...could not stand the smell. Then switched to lavender oil...which was better...but neither seemed to be making it fade. So today I started with clotrimazole antifungal cream over the counter 1% . How long should I use...when do I go to doctor for perhaps oral meds?
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The topical antifungal may work for you. Fungal infections can take long to respond to treatment with anti fungal medications.
It can take 2 to 3 weeks for healing to occur with persistent use , you would need to use the clotrimazole for this period of time.
If there is any worsening then you can see your doctor for the oral anti fungal medication.
I hope this helps
The topical antifungal may work for you. Fungal infections can take long to respond to treatment with anti fungal medications.
It can take 2 to 3 weeks for healing to occur with persistent use , you would need to use the clotrimazole for this period of time.
If there is any worsening then you can see your doctor for the oral anti fungal medication.
I hope this helps
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