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 Selected Product Safety Information
Do not use OXISTAT® Cream and Lotion if you have hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this product.
Use the product only externally. OXISTAT is not to be used in the eyes or vagina. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Do not cover the treated area unless directed otherwise by your physician.
Use the medication for the full treatment time recommended by your physician, even though symptoms may have improved.
Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing. In clinical studies with OXISTAT, the most commonly reported side effects were itching and burning.
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, consult with physician prior to using this product. 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
