Question 1

i have a question, i have a re-occurring issue with ringworm. i don't understand why it keeps coming back. does it live in my furniture?

Accepted Answer

Nummular eczema: Sometimes, recurrent ringworm is actually eczema in a circular pattern. Try treating with steroids and see if it resolves, and that may guide you toward a proper diagnosis. Alternatively, you may be re-infecting yourself from an infected Pat. Do a thorough inspection of your dog or cat.

Question 2

what causes recurring ringworm in children?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent tinea: The most common cause of recurring ringworm is not using the topical medication long enough (it should be applied at least 3 days after the lesion is no longer visible).  Another consideration would be re-exposure from a source such as playmate or pet.  When the treatment becomes difficult with topical medications, oral antifungals may be indicated.  They are available by prescription only.

Question 3

how can i clear extensive/recurring ringworm (preferably with out the cream)?

Accepted Answer

Multiple tinea: When the treatment of multiple or recurrrent ringworm lesions becomes difficult to treat with topical medications, oral antifungals may be indicated.  They are available by prescription only.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for reoccurring ringworms for a child with excema ?

Accepted Answer

2 separate problems: Ringworm is a fungal contagion and it needs to be treated with specific anti fungal medication. The eczema is  more challenging medial problem related to neuritis and autoimmune responses. I strongly recommend that you consult with a dermatologist to answer your questions, an solve these issues.

Question 5

why do i get recurring ringworm around my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Does the area around your mouth stay moist?  Is it abraded, by using tissues, nervous irritation, other?  Does your significant other have ringworm anywhere?  Are you sure this is ringworm?  See a dermatologist.  Hope this clears up.

Question 6

i am a male 44 years old, and i have a systemic yeast infection of the prostate  along with ringworms on scalp how do i cure this reoccurring problem?

Accepted Answer

Several options.: I would treat with 30 days of Fluconazole (200mg), and then twice weekly for two months!

Question 7

i'm on oral terbinafine for 10 days for recurring ringworm. i have large areas on both legs. im on day 4 of treatment. can i shave my legs? or should i wait until completely gone before shaving?

Accepted Answer

: You may shave keeping in mind that the procedure may produce raw areas from the shaving blade affecting the areas of rash that have not healed yet.  If you do shave and have abraded or raw areas, apply triple antibiotic cream to the raw areas.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

i have had recurring resistant ringworm for the last 3 years. my doc treats it with 10 days oral terbinafine which works but then it comes back after 2 months. i don't have any immune problems. now it's back & widespread. why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

: One of the main reasons good treatments fail to cure a problem is the diagnosis is wrong. I would see a dermatologist and see if this is one of several issues that can mimic ringworm.

Question 9

ringworm keeps recurring even with treatment?

Accepted Answer

Two possibilities...: Either the diagnosis is wrong or the treatment is wrong. Many over-the-counter anti-fungal creams are not effective for ringworm, despite their advertisements. And if it isn't ringworm in the first place, you'll need an entirely different treatment. So see a dermatologist to get a precise diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

wat is ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Ringworm: Ringworm is the common or lay term for a common superficial infection of the skin caused by a fungus (actually several types of fungus). It's name comes from the fact that the fungus tends to cause a circular patch of scaling scan with a slightly raised and redder border making it look like a ring. It can be treated with ordinary otc anti-fungal medications.

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I have a question, i have a re-occurring issue with ringworm. i don't understand why it keeps coming back. does it live in my furniture?

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What causes recurring ringworm in children?

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How can i clear extensive/recurring ringworm (preferably with out the cream)?

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What is the best treatment for reoccurring ringworms for a child with excema ?

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Why do i get recurring ringworm around my mouth?

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I am a male 44 years old, and i have a systemic yeast infection of the prostate along with ringworms on scalp how do i cure this reoccurring problem?

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I'm on oral terbinafine for 10 days for recurring ringworm. i have large areas on both legs. im on day 4 of treatment. can i shave my legs? or should i wait until completely gone before shaving?

A member asked:

I have had recurring resistant ringworm for the last 3 years. my doc treats it with 10 days oral terbinafine which works but then it comes back after 2 months. i don't have any immune problems. now it's back & widespread. why is this happening?

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Ringworm keeps recurring even with treatment?

A member asked:

Wat is ringworm?

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