How To Prevent And Treat Ringworm

Use Antifungal Shampoo

If individuals have ringworm, one treatment option is to use an antifungal shampoo. Of course, this depends slightly on the area in which the infection is. There are different types of antifungal shampoos available, which may have different concentrations of a variety of active ingredients. Antifungal medication helps target and break down fungal spores so the infection goes away. It can also prevent or mitigate the spread of infection. The best time to use antifungal shampoo for ringworm is right after noticing the first patches. It may take a few treatments and days or weeks to see the results, but this is an important preventative measure to keep the spread contained. Some of the most common antifungal shampoos are those with the active ingredient ketoconazole. There are ketoconazole shampoos available over-the-counter, or patients can get a prescription shampoo if their doctor deems it necessary. The shampoo can treat ringworm infections that appear on the scalp or areas of the body covered in hair. It's also commonly used to treat dandruff, since this condition is caused by a different type of fungal infection. Ketoconazole is also sometimes a first-line treatment for psoriasis.

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