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| dchapman12
- Sun Jan 08, 2006 9:49 am |
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My daughter received a new puppy for Christmas at her father's house and it was later determined that the puppy had ringworm. My daughter is covered in the classic ringworm rash on her face, neck and chest. They are also sprinkled randomly on her body. When I initially saw the pediatrician, they put her on Zithromax and Bactroban cream. Two days later she changed the antibiotic to Bactrim. I have been applying OTC antifungal cream for 36 hours with no improvement. They are spreading like wild fire. What else can I do?
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| Dr. Safaa Mahmoud
- Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:38 pm |
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 Hello,
Tinea corporis is an infection with a mold-like fungi named dermatophytes.
It is a common skin disorder, especially in children.
Infection occurs by direct contact with affected individuals, contact with contaminated staff (like cloth) and it may also be transmitted by contact with pets like cats and dogs as being common carriers.
Symptoms are mainly itching and skin rash.
Ringworm is known to resolve with the use of topical antifungal ointments within 4 weeks. Severe or resistant may need oral antifungal therapy.
Antibiotics are used to treat secondary bacterial infection.
You may consult your doctor for the possibility of oral- systemic- antifungal treatment if the local measures did not improve her condition.
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