What is the treatment for tinea corporis?
Tinea corporis is treated with imidazole, ciclopirox, naftifine, or terbinafine in cream, lotion, or gel that is applied directly to the affected area (topical) twice a day and continued for 7 to 10 days after the rash completely disappears, which usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
Which antifungal is best for tinea corporis?
Among various options, topical terbinafine for 4 weeks appears to be the treatment of choice for limited disease (tinea corporis/cruris/pedis). For more extensive disease, the choice is less clear. Both terbinafine (250–500 mg/day for 2–6 weeks) and itraconazole (100–200 mg/day for 2–4 weeks) appear to be effective.
Which cream is best for tinea corporis?
Most fungal infections respond well to these topical agents, which include:
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream or lotion.
- Miconazole (Micaderm) cream.
- Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) 1 percent lotion.
- Terbinafine (Lamisil AT) cream or gel.
- Zinc pyrithione soap.
Apr 7, 2020
What is a tinea corporis?
Ringworm on a shoulder Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance.
What kills tinea fungus?
Treatment of Tinea Capitis and Tinea Unguium
| Common treatment options | Route | Cure rates† |
|---|---|---|
| Terbinafine (Lamisil)§ | Oral | 94%18 |
| Fluconazole (Diflucan)|| | Oral | 84%18 |
| Itraconazole (Sporanox)¶ | Oral | 86%18 |
| Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) |
•Nov 15, 2014
What is the best ointment for ringworm?
Apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream or ointment such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) or terbinafine (Lamisil AT) as directed on the packaging.
Which is better ketoconazole or clotrimazole?
As to the remission and improvement rates of single symptoms, better results were obtained under clotrimazole than under ketoconazole particularly for pruritus (97.8 vs. 89.6%) and burning/stinging (97.5 vs. 89.4%) which both are perceived as most bothersome by the patients.