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| mom42jw
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:27 pm |
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My 15 year old son is a wrestler and has ringworm. In the fall, we got perscription for bactroban cream when he had impetigo. Can this cream be used to treat ringworm?
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:40 pm |
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 Hi Mom42jw,
Bactroban will be ineffective against ringworm. Rinworm is a bit of a misnomer as it is not actually a worm or parasite. It is a fungal infection and will need an antifungal cream to clear up. You can try an over the counter antifungal cream such as clotrimazole or see your doctor for a prescription medication.
Keep in mind that ringworm needs to be treated for several weeks to ensure it doesn't come back.
Best wishes.
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