A member asked:

Doctor prescribed a topical cream that has clotrimazole + dexamethasone for ringworms but i read that you shouldnt use steroid cream on ringworms as it can make them worse, should i take something else?

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Some such combinations work as clotrimazole kills the fungus and the steroid reduces the irritation. In the US clotrimazole is sold over the counter and is effectively used alone. I agree I would not apply a steroid cream to the site by itself and expect it to help.

Answered 10/1/2022

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