A member asked:

My son, 4, myself and husband seems to have what i can only assume is ringworm. we took my son to a dr about a month ago as he had it on his scalp but is now spreading. we have been using coravex - is there anything else we can use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Some basics: When/if a fungus (ringworm) is on the scalp it is located deep within the hair root. Topical creams/lotions do not penetrate deep enough into the skin to cure it. In most cases up to a month of prescription oral anti-fungal meds are required. There are a variety of skin issues that can mimic ringworm. If good treatments don't work it is likely not.

Answered 5/3/2020

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