Ringworm (scalp) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jan 22, 2022 — Treatment for ringworm of the scalp requires a prescription-strength antifungal medication taken by mouth. The first-choice medication is usually griseofulvin (Gris-Peg). Alternatives might be used if griseofulvin isn't working or your child is allergic to it.
Ringworm (body) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Apr 26, 2022 — For a mild case of ringworm, try these self-care tips. Keep the affected area clean and dry. Apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream or ointment such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) or terbinafine (Lamisil AT) as directed on the packaging.
Ringworm (scalp) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 22, 2022 — 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 circular appearance. No worm is involved.
Ringworm (body) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 26, 2022 — Ringworm of the body is related to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). Ringworm often spreads by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or animal. Mild ringworm often responds to antifungal medications applied to the skin.
Tinea versicolor - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
May 4, 2022 — For a mild case of tinea versicolor, you can apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream, ointment or shampoo. Most fungal infections respond well to these topical agents, which include: Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream or lotion
Ketoconazole (topical route) - Mayo Clinic
Ketoconazole is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth. Ketoconazole cream is used to treat: Athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot); Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
Terbinafine (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Terbinafine belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the scalp, body, groin (jock itch), feet (athlete's foot), fingernails, and toenails. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Seborrheic dermatitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jul 19, 2024 — The following nonprescription treatments and self-care tips may help you control seborrheic dermatitis: Soften and remove scales from your hair. Apply mineral oil, peanut oil or olive oil to your scalp. Leave it in for 1 to 3 hours. Then comb or brush your hair and wash it. Wash your skin regularly.
Terbinafine (topical route) - Mayo Clinic
Terbinafine is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat: ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); ringworm of the foot (interdigital and plantar tinea pedis; athlete's foot); ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
Selenium sulfide (topical route) - Mayo Clinic
Selenium sulfide 1% and 2.5% strengths are used on the scalp to help control the symptoms of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Selenium sulfide 2.5% strength is used also on the body to treat tinea versicolor (a type of fungus infection of the skin).