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How To Treat Ringworm On Knee?

I have eleven small bubble marks each in rows next to each other on inside of my knee, I work on a farm but my seasonal job has ended yet a month ago I went to get this niche checked out my dc. Told me it was ringworm it has not gotten any better with c leanings or any over the counter creams????
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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Hi dEar ,

As per your query you have ringworm under your knee . Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin. Most ringworm infections are mild and can be treated using a pharmacy antifungal cream. Sometimes skin is irritated or broken, it can lead to other bacterial infections, which may need treatment with antibiotics. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically or order skin tests . Doctor may prescribe oral or topical anti fungal medicines like fluconazole or terbinafine and corticosteroid cream . For now wash it with warm water , keep it clean and prevent it fron contamination .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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How To Treat Ringworm On Knee?

Hi dEar , As per your query you have ringworm under your knee . Ringworm is a common fungal infection that can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin. Most ringworm infections are mild and can be treated using a pharmacy antifungal cream. Sometimes skin is irritated or broken, it can lead to other bacterial infections, which may need treatment with antibiotics. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically or order skin tests . Doctor may prescribe oral or topical anti fungal medicines like fluconazole or terbinafine and corticosteroid cream . For now wash it with warm water , keep it clean and prevent it fron contamination . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari