Effective Ringworm Treatment Options: Creams, Gels & Prescription Medications

Treatment options for ringworm include:

1. Applying over-the-counter antifungal creams, gels, or lotions directly to the affected area for a few weeks. This is the primary treatment used

* Common over-the-counter antifungal treatments: - Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) - Miconazole (Desenex, Micatin) -Terbinafine (Lamisil AT) - Tolnaftate (Tinactin)

2. Seeing a healthcare provider about a prescription-strength antifungal medicine to apply

* Usually prescribed when OTC topical antifungals do not succeed

3. Prescribed oral antifungal medicine from a healthcare provider

Note: Only given in severe cases where the infection covers a large area, doesn't react to topicals, or has spread under the nail,

4. In rare cases, surgical removal is needed for extensive infections affecting the hair