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Topical terbinafine is for treating what kinds of problems?

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Fungal infections: Terbinafine is an antifungal medication which means that it treats an infection caused by a fungus. In the topical form, it will treat infections on the skin like athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis) or ringworm (Tinea corporis).

Answered 8/11/2016

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Which topical medication is the best for tinea mannum? I have been using naftifine for more than two weeks twice a day, not so much improved. Should I change medicine and start using terbinafine cream? It is available in my house?

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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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I am using terbinafine topical for interdigital tinea pedis. Its been 7 days. The signs of infection are getting better. How long shud i use it?

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Been taking Terbinafine for 4 months (Toenail fungus) No noticeable results. How long is this med safe to take?Can Lamisil topical be used along side?

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How long is ringworm contagious on terbinafine? I used a topical cream for 2-3 days and ran on and I read that itd only be contagious for 1 or 2 days after using it. I ran out and went to the doctors a week later and was prescribed the terbinafine.

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