Apr 26, 2022 · Overview Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of …

Apr 26, 2022 · Your doctor might be able to diagnose ringworm simply by looking at it. Your doctor may take skin scrapings from the affected area so that they can be examined under a microscope.

Jan 22, 2022 · Overview Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name because of its …

Apr 18, 2025 · Your doctor will likely be able to diagnose ringworm of the scalp by looking at the affected skin and asking certain questions. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may take a sample of hair or …

Jul 1, 2025 · For patients using the cream for athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot), the following instructions will help keep the feet cool and dry: Avoid wearing socks made from wool or …

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Ivermectin is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis), intestinal infection from threadworms (strongyloidiasis), and other kinds of worm infections. Ivermectin is an …

Dec 1, 2025 · For patients using terbinafine for ringworm of the groin: Avoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic (man-made) materials (for example, rayon or nylon). Instead, …

Dec 1, 2025 · Ketoconazole is also used to treat parasitic fungal infections on the skin (such as athlete's foot or ringworm) that cannot be treated with topical medicine or griseofulvin, or for patients who …

Dec 1, 2025 · If your skin infection does not improve within 1 week for jock itch or ringworm of the body, and 2 weeks for athlete's foot, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.

Feb 1, 2025 · Description Ivermectin 0.5% topical lotion is used to treat head lice infestations. Ivermectin 1% topical cream is used to treat lesions of rosacea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness …