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Ringworm persists after oral medications
I have a ringworm on my face since 4 months, my doctor put me on a course of terbinafine 250 mg and sedomin daily for 1.5 months and after that on a course of 4 forcan 150 mg tablets for 15 days, he also gave me a topical episert (sertaconazole cream) but still my ringworm isn't going away :( please help
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You may be suffering from tinea which is fungal infection. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal treatment which includes tablets along with creams. Do not use soap over that area. Mistreatment with over the counter Steroid containing creams like fourderm, panderm, quadriderm, dermi5, betnovate, dermikem OC, candid b etc lead to repeated case of recurrence and also side effects due to application. Do not use steroid containing combination creams. Please contact me using online consult option with photos for detailed prescription. Do not delay treatment as it may spread further on your body and also to other people living in the household.
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Please put pictures of the affected areas in good light in private direct consult with a dermatologist for best solution for the same online or in person for best solution
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