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Can i put lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra on my scalp? my gp just told me to buy some for tinea versicolor but i also have fungal scabs on my scalp. can i use this?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tinea versicolor: You can use head and shoulders hair shampoo that may be more effective. In any case it will take 6-8 weeks to heal

Answered 8/25/2017

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Unlikely to help: Any fungal infection in the scalp will get into the hair root base too deep for any cream you apply on the surface to reach & kill the germ. If you truly have scalp fungus it will require an oral medication like Griseofulvin often for a month or more.

Answered 9/14/2018

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