Question 1

have been using ringworm topical over the counter cream on the neck for three weeks with no improvement. can i be prescribed better medication ?

Accepted Answer

May not be ringworm: You skin condition may not be ringworm if it has not responded to over the counter treatment. May be it is time to see a doctor for an evaluation and proper treatment based on correct diagnosis.
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Question 2

can i purchase an over the counter cream to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several. Lotrimin &amp; clotrimazole are easy to find. These will usually work on regular skin ringworm but nothing OTC will cure it if it is in the scalp.

Question 3

what is the cream for ringworm that i can get it over-the-counter my son is only 8 yrs. old and have this ringworm... looking for a cream that i can buy from the pharmacy without any prescription....

Accepted Answer

Clotrimazole : Clotrimazole is the generic name for the over the counter cream that treats ringworm.  Apply 2-3 times a day for a few weeks until the lesion disappears completely and then some.  Keep it covered for the first day of treatment (or longer if you want to) to prevent spread.  Your child will need to see his doctor for a stronger medication if the ringworm is on his scalp, continues to spread after treatment at home or if it doesn't get better after 4 weeks of treatment at home.

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Question 4

i was diagnosed with a ringworm and i did the cream for four weeks and its still there but its getting lighter but im using over the counter ant fungus cream should get looked at again or just keep doing the cream until its gone?

Accepted Answer

: You can kill all the fungus associated with ringworm and it will still take weeks before the skin appears normal. Run the tips of your fingers over the site. If the skin feels rough it is not responding and may not be ringworm. If the skin surface feels similar to the surrounding skin, it is responding. If concerned the doc can still check the sites.

Question 5

i have red itchy bump like between my toes about a week and im using ringworm cream over the counter about 3 days. getting worse and spreding! ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps it's not : Athletes foot? You may want to try a different cream....which one were you using? Consider adding a topical steroid if the itching is bad...I think you can get a one percent hydrocortisone OTC.

Question 6

my daughter has a rash on her face and its not going away with over the counter antifungal ringworm cream

rash on face?

Accepted Answer

Rash: This rash would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible treatment.

Question 7

can throat infection, ring worm, zyrtec (cetirizine) or over-the-counter lamasil cream cause an eight year old boy to develop a lump under his left nipple?

Accepted Answer

None likely: Should have him seen by his pediatrician for examination, as is likely not related to any of the above.

Question 8

what is the strongest otc cream for ringworm?

Accepted Answer

They are similar: There are several available--lamisil, lotrimin, tinactin (tolnaftate) etc..Are similar in efficacy. You don't really need strong, just have to be the right medicine. The strength available are appropropriate/adequate to treat commom skin fungal/ringworm infections--just use as directed by their instructions. If not better in about 2 wks, consult doc for proper diagnosis/treatment. Good luck.

Question 9

is ringworm medicine available  over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, available: Ringworm (tinea corporis fungal skin infection) can be treated with an over-the-counter anti-fungal cream such as lotrimin (clotrimazole) af, which is also available in generic form.

Question 10

what is the best over-the-counter medicine to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Chlortrimzol: Chlortrimazol is an over the counter treatment for both candida (yeast) and dermatophyte (fungal) infections such as ringworm. Use it twice a day to clean skin. If not resolved in a week seek a medical opion.

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Have been using ringworm topical over the counter cream on the neck for three weeks with no improvement. can i be prescribed better medication ?

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Can i purchase an over the counter cream to treat ringworm?

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What is the cream for ringworm that i can get it over-the-counter my son is only 8 yrs. old and have this ringworm... looking for a cream that i can buy from the pharmacy without any prescription....

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a ringworm and i did the cream for four weeks and its still there but its getting lighter but im using over the counter ant fungus cream should get looked at again or just keep doing the cream until its gone?

A member asked:

I have red itchy bump like between my toes about a week and im using ringworm cream over the counter about 3 days. getting worse and spreding! ?

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My daughter has a rash on her face and its not going away with over the counter antifungal ringworm cream rash on face?

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Can throat infection, ring worm, zyrtec (cetirizine) or over-the-counter lamasil cream cause an eight year old boy to develop a lump under his left nipple?

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What is the strongest otc cream for ringworm?

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Is ringworm medicine available over the counter?

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What is the best over-the-counter medicine to treat ringworm?

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