Would Athlete's Foot Cream Work on Ringworm?

Some examples of antifungal medications for treating ringworm on the skin include: Lotrimin cream, Cruex spray powder, Mycelex, Pedesil (clotrimazole) Desenex topical powder, Fungoid cream, Micatin cream, Lotrimin AF athlete's foot spray or powder, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch spray powder (miconazole)

Can you put athletes foot cream on ringworm?

Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis).

Is ringworm the same as athlete's foot?

Fungal skin infections are also known as tinea infections. When fungus grows in the area of the groin, upper thighs, and buttocks, it is called jock itch. When it grows on the feet, it is called athlete's foot. But when fungus grows anywhere else on the body, it's known as ringworm.

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