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How to treat ringworm for pregnant patient?
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You can use: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream 2x per day for 1 week. Ringworm is not a worm; it is a fungal skin infection and is treated with topical medication. You should, however, clear this with your doctor.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Anti Fungal & Preg: Safe Clotrimazole (Cruex, Gyne-Lotrimin 3, Lotrimin AF, Mycelex 7) Miconazole (Desenex, Femizol-M, Micatin, Monistat 3) Terbinafine (Lamisil AT) Tioconazole (Monistat 1, Vagistat 1) Butoconazole (Femstat 3, Mycelex 3) Butenafine (Lotrimin Ultra) Tolnaftate (Absorbine Athlete's Foot Cream, Absorbine Footcare, Genaspor, Tinactin) NOT safe to take: Certain antifungal products not listed her
Answered 9/30/2016
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