This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as
FAQ
The first-choice medication is usually griseofulvin (Gris-Peg)
skin sores, butterfly-shaped skin rash on your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight)
Unfortunately, fluorescence may be difficult to find, and complicating matters, many topical products and non-infectious debris will also fluoresce
It’ll also lower the chances of it Terbinafine side effects
Steroid creams can make ringworm worse because they weaken the skin’s defenses
Terbinafine has activity against other types of fungi (in particular, Aspergillus species) but at this time it is mostly used against ringworm
Remember, ringworm is an opportunistic spore drifting through the air and settling on leaves
Lamisil (terbinafine) works by actively killing fungus, and generally has shorter treatment times than Lotrimin (clotrimazole), around 1 to 2 weeks
I used it for a month with no change though the doc said I should see results in 1-2 weeks
Blisters and the ring-shaped rash will still be present, but may look less red and irritated
True, the fungus itself isn’t life-threatening
Beginners are welcome
The spores of the fungus can survive on surfaces for months, making it difficult to eliminate the infection
An antifungal shampoo is not usually effective alone but may be advised in addition to medication