Should you see a dermatologist for ringworm?

Should you see a dermatologist for ringworm?

If you suspect that you may have Ringworm, visit your local Forefront dermatologist for treatment. According to Dr. Garrett, “ringworm is typically treated with antifungal medicine like a cream, ointments or sprays.

Can dermatologist cure ringworm?

If you have ringworm, your dermatologist will treat it with antifungal medicine. This medicine comes in many different forms like creams, ointments, and pills. What you use will depend on the area of the body that needs treatment. Skin: An antifungal ointment or cream often clears ringworm on the skin.

What should I do if I suspect ringworm?

Jock itch, athlete’s foot, and ringworm of the body can all be treated with topical medications, such as antifungal creams, ointments, gels, or sprays. Ringworm of the scalp or nails may require prescription-strength oral medications such as griseofulvin (Gris-PEG) or terbinafine.

Which is the best treatment for Ringworm on the skin?

What you use will depend on the area of the body that needs treatment. Skin: An antifungal ointment or cream often clears ringworm on the skin. Most of these medicines you apply twice a day for two to four weeks. Many of these approved medicines are safe and effective for children.

Do you need to wash your hands when you have ringworm?

If the ringworm covers a large area of skin, you may need to take a prescription antifungal medicine. When the ringworm starts to clear, you’ll likely see the scale clear before the redness. Washing your hands after treating ringworm helps stop the disease from spreading to other areas of your body.

How can I find out if I have ringworm on my beard?

Taking a sample is easy. If you might have ringworm on your skin, your dermatologist will scrape off a bit of the infected skin. When it looks like you have ringworm on your scalp or beard area, your dermatologist may remove some hair. To find out if you have ringworm on a nail,…

How can you tell if you have ringworm on your foot?

A dermatologist can often tell if you have ringworm by looking at the infected area. Your dermatologist may also examine other areas of your body. It’s common to have athlete’s foot and ringworm on one or both hands.

When to see a dermatologist for ringworm?

But also see him/her if your ringworm has not improved after a couple of weeks or you or your child has scalp ringworm. There are several types of ringworm but the one thing they all have in common is red, itchy, irritated skin which may blister and leak fluid such as pus.

What does it mean when you have ringworm on your skin?

Ringworm is actually a skin infection caused by fungus. No worms involved. The name “ringworm” probably comes from the rash that many people see. On the skin, the rash often has a ring-shaped pattern and a raised, scaly border that snakes its way around the edge like a worm. Ringworm is common.

What should I do if I have ringworm on my scalp?

Ringworm is easy to diagnose. Your GP will examine you before asking you questions about your medical and family history. He/she will ask you about your child’s health if you are a parent. Your GP may perform a skin biopsy in which a small section of skin (containing the rash) is removed from your scalp or body.

Taking a sample is easy. If you might have ringworm on your skin, your dermatologist will scrape off a bit of the infected skin. When it looks like you have ringworm on your scalp or beard area, your dermatologist may remove some hair. To find out if you have ringworm on a nail,…