How To Prevent And Treat Ringworm

Take Oral Antifungal Medication

Oral antifungal medications are used to treat fungal infections. They're often used in cases where the fungal infection appears in many different areas of the body, which makes it difficult to treat with topical medications. Some oral medications are available over-the-counter, but if a patient's infection is serious, they might need to see a doctor and get a prescription. Ringworm is one of the most common infections treated with oral antifungals. Other infections these medications treat include fungal nail infections, athlete's foot, and severe dandruff. Oral antifungals are taken by mouth. They may be manufactured in liquid, tablet, or capsule form. Some oral medications kill the existing fungal cells, while others are optimized to prevent the infection from spreading. As with most oral medications, oral antifungals may have some side effects. These can include nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. More rarely, patients might experience an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. Patients should stop taking antifungals right away if they have allergic symptoms and seek emergency treatment if they have trouble breathing.