Diagnosis and Treatment
Your doctor will determine if you have ringworm or another skin condition. He or she may:
- Ask if you've been around places where you might catch ringworm, or if you have been in contact with other people who may have it
- Ask if you've been around a pet who might have it
- Take skin scrapings from the rash to view under a microscope. This helps identify the fungus
Ringworm can get complicated
Left untreated, a fungal infection can lead to more serious infections. It may even enter your bloodstream and cause an allergic reaction.
Get rid of ringworm
Ringworm almost always gets better with treatment, which usually includes:
- Careful skin care—it's important to keep the area clean and dry Helpful tips
- A topical antifungal—a cream or lotion applied to the skin
Sometimes, if the fungal infection is very bad, other treatments are required. It's important to do exactly what your doctor says to clear up the infection and help prevent it from coming back.
Important Product Safety Information
OXISTAT® is approved for topical use in these skin infections:
- OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION—for athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
- OXISTAT® CREAM—for ringworm, jock itch and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor in children. Please note: these conditions are rare in children under age 12.
The most common side effects reported with OXISTAT® were itching and burning.
OXISTAT® CREAM and OXISTAT® LOTION are not for ophthalmic or intravaginal use.
For more information, consult your healthcare provider.
Please see the link to the Full Prescribing Information below.
OXISTAT® (oxiconazole nitrate) Cream & Lotion Full Prescribing Information
