Hi doctor, I have ringworm on the thighs, arms and chest for four months. When I used Fourderm, it was fine for two weeks. But again, it came back. I have not taken any oral medicines yet. I am on BP medicine Stamlo Beta. My age is 59 years.
Hi. Dermatophytosis or ringworm infection is caused by fungi that invade and grow in dead keratin. Tinea corporis is the fungal infection of body, including trunk and arms. Well, apart from the medical management following preventive measures are to be followed. Good nail hygiene, good skin hygiene, avoid dampness or wetting of the skin. Wear loose-fitting and clean undergarments as well as clothes. Coming to medical management, topical antifungals are effective for treating most cases of tinea corporis. Systemic therapy is given in immunocompromised individuals, extensive skin lesions and those refractory to topical therapy. Now for you ,as you are responsive to topical agents and that your lesions are not extensive, I would advise you to take the following therapy. Revert back with the answers if yes to an internal medicine physician online -->