Your ringworm cream choice is important for treating the fungus area quickly and correctly to reduce the spread of ringworm to the other parts of your body.
Don't forget that you can spread ringworm to other humans and pets also.
Ringworm is contagious and being a fungal infection, can show as a red ring shaped rash with the outer edges being raised and crusty on your body.
Your ringworm location and type is important for the proper treatment.
An anti fungal ringworm cream can be used to treat your infection.
Also at times, an oral medication will be required depending upon the location and the severity of your ringworm.
Over the counter ringworm treatment creams and ointments can contain clorimazole or miconazole.
Brand names are Micatin, Tinactin, Monistat and Lotrimin.
A ringworm anti fungal drug called Lamisil contains terbinafin.
Your health care provider will also have prescription based medications available like Allylajines.
For jock itch and Athlete's foot, you may require more than over the counter medication for your treatment.
With ringworm scalp, an anti fungal pill or a prescription ringworm cream may be necessary for your proper treatment.
Ringworm nail infections can attack your skin under your finger nails or toe nails.
You may experience some success using an anti fungal lotion, cream or even nail polish available from your drug store.
Your best procedure is by using a prescription type of anti fungal pill from your doctor.
By the way, creams that are used for treating humans do not work as good with pets or animals.
Dips and shampoos are normally recommended by your vet for treating your pets and animals.
Product names being used include Irafungol, Terbinafine, Lufenuron, Malaseb, Imaverol and Griseofulvin.
Yes, your ringworm cream will work in most cases, depending on the location and type of fungal infection is present on your body.
If in doubt, always seek a health care provider for the proper diagnosis and treatment sequence.