dermatologic disorders
Tinea Corporis (Body Ringworm)
Treatment of Tinea Corporis
Topical or oral antifungals (See table.) Treatment of mild-to-moderate lesions is an imidazole,ciclopirox,naftifine, orterbinafinein cream, lotion, or gel. The medication should be rubbed in 2 times a day continuing at least 7 to 10 days after lesions disappear, typically at about 2 to 3 weeks. Extensive and resistant lesions occur in patients infected withT. rubrumand in people with debilitating systemic diseases. For such cases, the most effective therapy is oralitraconazole200 mg once a day orterbinafine250 mg once a day for 2 to 3 weeks. 