How long does it take for ringworm to go away with clotrimazole?

If you are using clotrimazole to treat athlete's foot or ringworm, your symptoms should improve over 4 weeks of treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during this time or if your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatment.

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Will clotrimazole get rid of ringworm?

Ringworm on the skin like athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and jock itch (tinea cruris) can usually be treated with non-prescription antifungal creams, lotions, or powders applied to the skin for 2 to 4 weeks. There are many non-prescription products available to treat ringworm, including: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)

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How do I know if clotrimazole is working?

The symptoms of fungal infections, such as itching or soreness, should get better within a few days of treatment. Red and scaly skin may take longer to get better. You may need treatment for between 1 and 4 weeks. Keep using clotrimazole for 2 weeks even if your symptoms have gone.

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How long does it take for antifungal cream to work on ringworm?

Ringworm usually goes away within 4 weeks of treatment.

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How many times a day should I use clotrimazole for ringworm?

Apply clotrimazole to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day. It will work better if you can use it 3 times a day.

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How do I know if clotrimazole is working on ringworm?

If you are using clotrimazole to treat athlete's foot or ringworm, your symptoms should improve over 4 weeks of treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during this time or if your symptoms get worse at any time during your treatment.

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What happens if you use too much ringworm cream?

Long-term use of combination corticosteroid creams can cause severe redness and burning with ringworm.

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When do you know ringworm is healing?

Mild cases of ringworm clear up within a few weeks. More serious infections may require treatment for six to 12 weeks. Some other things you can do to promote healing: Keep the affected area clean and dry.

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How can I speed up my ringworm treatment?

Antifungal medications are your best bet to cure ringworm fast. Antifungal medications are available over the counter (OTC) or by prescription and come in cream, ointment and pill form.

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Should you rub in clotrimazole?

Apply enough clotrimazole to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently. Keep this medicine away from the eyes.

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What not to do when using clotrimazole?

Patients should not use tampons, douches, or spermicides during treatment. The patient should also receive instruction to abstain from sexual activity during treatment. Vaginal clotrimazole products may cause damage to condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps and cause them to fail.

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Can too much clotrimazole be bad?

Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and patients who use large amounts for a long time.

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What is the strongest treatment for ringworm?

Terbinafine (Lamisil) comes in creams, sprays, and gels and can treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and other ringworm infections on the skin. The CDC says terbinafine seems to be the most effective treatment for tinea pedis.

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What to do if clotrimazole doesn t work on ringworm?

See your GP if your symptoms have not improved after two weeks of treatment, because you may need to take antifungal tablets. Both terbinafine and griseofulvin tablets can be used to treat ringworm infections, as well as another antifungal medicine called itraconazole (see below).

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What can be mistaken for ringworm?

If it's not ringworm, then what else could it be?
  • Contact dermatitis.
  • Psoriasis.
  • Pityriasis rosea.
  • Tinea versicolor (more common in children)
  • Vitiligo.
  • Erythema migrans (common in those with Lyme disease)
  • Lupus.

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Why is ringworm so hard to cure?

Because the fungi can live indefinitely on the skin, recurrences of ringworm are likely. Treatment may need to be repeated. If you have ringworm symptoms, see your healthcare provider for treatment recommendations. It is important to note that common home remedies do not effectively treat this condition.

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How do you shower with ringworm?

When cleaning the area with ringworm, wash the affected area(s) and dry it (them) with a clean towel. Use another clean towel to dry the other parts of your body. Before using these towels again, wash them in hot, sudsy water. To keep the area dry, avoid wearing clothes, socks, and shoes that make you sweat.

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Can you get rid of ringworm in 3 days?

Most mild cases of ringworm usually clear up in 2 to 4 weeks. But treatment might be needed for up to 3 months if the infection is more serious, or affects the nails or the scalp.

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Does ringworm get bigger as it heals?

The rash caused by a ringworm infection is usually round or oval and has a raised border. It starts small and slowly grows larger.

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How do you know if ringworm is getting worse?

If your child's ringworm is worsening, he or she will have these signs and symptoms: Fever. Pus or drainage. Rash is warm to the touch.

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How many times a day should I put cream on ringworm?

You typically apply the antifungal twice a day for 10 to 14 days. To treat the itch, it often helps to apply a wet, cool washcloth to the area for 20 to 30 minutes. You may need to apply cool compresses 2 to 6 times a day.

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What to expect when using clotrimazole?

Common side effects

discomfort or swelling in or around your vagina. pain or a burning or stinging feeling after putting the pessary in. lower stomach pain or pain in the pelvic area. bleeding from the vagina.

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How do you know if ringworm is active?

The telltale sign is a red, scaly patch on light skin or brown or gray patches on skin of color. You may also get bumps that itch. Over time, the bump turns into a ring- or circle-shaped patch. It may turn into several rings.

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