1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Skin, Hair and Nails

  4. Ring worm , breast feeding. Medicine?

Ring worm , breast feeding

2024-05-23 03:45:48
Spotted ringworm on my skin, I'm breast feeding 1 month baby, whether it may spread to my baby???, shall I use ketoconazole soap for bathing, as I'm breast feeding worried about taking or applying medicine? Pls advice me.
239 Views

Answers (5)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Yes... Ringworm, Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.

Answered2024-05-24 00:33:13

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Kindly consult online for further management Wash hands thoroughly before touching the baby to minimise chances of spread of the condition

Answered2024-05-23 09:25:18

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

Answered2024-05-23 04:05:11

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Yes you can use ketoconazole soap for specific treatment kindly consult online

Answered2024-05-23 15:18:15

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Specific medication are safe in lactation
Next Steps
Kindly do direct online consultations with photo for detailed prescription

Answered2024-05-23 04:44:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Weaning-Breast Feed to Proper Feed

Dr. Yogesh Kumar

The process of replacing mother's breast milk with Baby diet Is called Weaning.It has to be done gradually.It is one of ... Read more

Breast Feeding

Dr.Suyash Bhandekar

BREAST-FEEDINGBreastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's ... Read more

Breast Feeding Benefits for Mom and Baby

Ms.Sangeeta Malu

“Breast milk is nature’s perfect food for baby and also helps child ingrowing and develop ... Read more

Do You Need a Breast Pump?

Dr.Priya Shashank

Often when I meet new mothers who are facing problems with breastfeeding, I observe that they have already purchased a b ... Read more

Advantages of Breast Feeding Your Little Boon

Dr.Jayapriya Tamilarasan

Holding your baby in your arms and Breast feeding that little flower gives a lot of joy in you as a mother. It creates a ... Read more

10 Foods to Boost Breast milk..

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

You just spent the last nine months worrying about what you were eating and drinking because of your baby's development ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Acne keeps coming back?

Consult Now

Struggling with pimples?

Consult Now

Can’t get rid of skin infections?

Consult Now

Tired of hair-fall?

Consult Now

Dandruff not going away?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Ring worms near vaginal area

20537 Views
I am having itching since 5 months around vaginal area and it is not getting cured completely. It looks l ...Read More

Ring worms on inner thigh

12733 Views
Good morning doctor, I have ring worms on inner thighs and it's itching and growing and skin is also gett ...Read More

Clocip for ring worms

6132 Views
Can we use clocip dusting powder to treat ring worms? What should be the dosage that has to be followed t ...Read More

SKIN INFECTION(RING WORM)

5863 Views
Please, help me,I am suffering from Ringworm from the past 8 years and still i m not able to control it. ...Read More

Ring worm best cream

3266 Views
Hi, I would like to know which will be the most effective cream for ringworm. Appreciate if you can sugge ...Read More

Skin infection (ringworm)

64 Views
I have a skin infection from several days, that is a fungal infection so please prescribe medicine to cur ...Read More

How to Treat Ring Worms Fungal Infection

102 Views
I have been suffering from Ring Worms Fungal Infection for almost 1 Year. If I take Syscan it will stop b ...Read More

Ring worm skin allergy

34 Views
I got ringworm allergy and it is spreading whole body itching also there.. i consulted a doctor but it di ...Read More

Ring worm warts

131 Views
Good morning sir/ medam, i am suffering from ring worm infection from 20 days, i used ring guard lotion, ...Read More

Ring worm on thighs

176 Views
My son aged 20 years got ring worn infection last year went to doctor treated with sone topical cream it ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.