A member asked:

Since the last week of may of this year, i have been continuously treating what i suspected to be a ringworm. after trying many different topical treatments to no avail, i sought help from my primary care physician. he agreed that this was indeed a ringwo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ringworm: Most ringworm clears readily to antifungal creams like Lotrimin (clotrimazole) or econazole. You do have to use them faithfully and continuously for much longer than seems fair - usually a week after full clearing. If topicals have been used continuously consider dermatologist.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

2.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Since the last week of may of this year, i have been continuously treating what i suspected to be a ringworm. after trying many different topical treatments to no avail, i sought help from my primary care physician. he agreed that this was indeed a ringwo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hi Doc.. last year September I was diagnosed with kidney failure.. I have been on treatment nothing changing. This things are painful. Doctors they don't know why those kidney's doing that. Please help?

A member asked:

Me and my brother are now 34,28 years old. In last one year we are facing a problem of black spot on our face. gradually they are increasing. I meet a doctor,but he says that the cell damaged .Iis there any Treatment or medicine for this?

A member asked:

Hello! I've been with tonsilis since last week, tried 2 different treatments with different doctors (azitromicin and amoxicilin) and none of them seemed to have effect. What should I do?

A member asked:

I have seen 4 different doctors who have all told me i do not need to receive treatment for ureaplasma. I have been with my partner for 3 years now and just recently started showing symptoms in the past year. He does not have symptoms. What do I do?

A member asked:

I was dignosed with RA a couple of years ago_but never received treatment .I do not have insurance and the clinic I was going to does t Not have a RA doctor.My question is can your primary. Doctors do. Any kind of. Evaluation to determine the severit

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can doctors tell me what does ringworm look like after 5 weeks of treatment?

I think I might have scalp ringworm ,I'm embarrassed to go to my local doctor is there any way I can get treatment telehealth and does my insurance cover it please help?

Is there a over-the-counter treatment for ringworm so I don't have to pay my doctor for a rx?

Hi , my right foot is identified as trichophyton rubrum. My doctor gave me ketoconazole cream 2%( ketoderm).Does it work as a real treatment?

Looking for diagnosis, cause, treatment for 5yr old son's non itchy bumps. Seen 2 Gp's. Present 2+years, continue to change. No available dermatologist. Initially looked like ringworm but changed significantly and was ruled out by GP.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?