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Help i can't stop ringworm from spreading i have used 2 lotrimin (clotrimazole) tubes and i'm on pills from doc week 2, but it's not helping, need something stronger?

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Dermatology eval: Perhaps it does not work because it is not ringworm. There are other skin conditions such as pityriasis which may look like ringworm but are treated differently.

Answered 6/14/2015

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Dr. Daniel Ziegler answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Try these: The emergence of increasingly drug resistant fungal strains that cause ringworm has led to the release of two formerly prescription products over the counter. Both are topical. They are: "lamisil at" which contains the drug terbinafine and "lotrimin ultra" which contains butenafine. Oral terbinafine is generally effective but must be taken once/day for at least 4 weeks.

Answered 6/14/2015

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Another possibility: Consider that this may be granuloma annulare and not ringworm. This usually resolves spontaneously after several months and treatment may not be required. If treatment is needed, a topical steroid may be effective. See a dermatologist if uncertain.

Answered 9/28/2016

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