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Suggest Remedy For Ringworm Infection

I used to be a competitive wrestler and have had Ringworm hundreds of times. I have not wrestled in years and just broke out in four spots. I'm getting married in one week and would like to kill this by then if possible. I just started to apply Lotrimin about an hour ago. Can I do anything else to quicken the process?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and is treated with topical antifungal agents while if you want to get treated faster you can take oral antifungal medications along with topical treatment..

You can continue applying Lotrimin [Clotrimazole] while you can also apply ketoconazole and miconazole containing topical medications..
You can start taking oral antifungal medications that are effective in resolving infection faster like Griseofulvin, ketoconazole, fluconazole etc..
Keep the infected area dry and clean and do not let moisture to accumulate to prevent spread of infection..
Wear loose fitting clothes and preferably cotton fabrics..
Avoid sharing clothes, towels etc with other individuals..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Ringworm Infection

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and is treated with topical antifungal agents while if you want to get treated faster you can take oral antifungal medications along with topical treatment.. You can continue applying Lotrimin [Clotrimazole] while you can also apply ketoconazole and miconazole containing topical medications.. You can start taking oral antifungal medications that are effective in resolving infection faster like Griseofulvin, ketoconazole, fluconazole etc.. Keep the infected area dry and clean and do not let moisture to accumulate to prevent spread of infection.. Wear loose fitting clothes and preferably cotton fabrics.. Avoid sharing clothes, towels etc with other individuals.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..