Ringworm! How long till it goes away?

[Livinthedream]

Thanks for your replies, I will keep a close eye on it.

[Olive]

DD1 had it for ages and i mean months and months on and off, we found lamasil the best but im not sure you can use it in the groin area

[lissy]

Yeah normally takes a week or two for it to clear up. Important thing is that even after its disappeared keep applying the cream for week or so otherwise they can come back again.

[Peekaboo]

I know this is an old thread, but we're currently dealing with ringworm after adopting a rescue kitten who was infected. Both my sons seem to have new ones popping up every few days. I'm using an over the counter cream from the chemist. I was specifically told not to cover them, but reading here it seems everyone else has covered them?? Been dealing with it for about 3 weeks so far.

I'm really hoping to get them cleared up before school goes back - DS2 has one on his face! DS2 was at the doctor for something else this week and I mentioned the ringworm and I have a script for tablets. Not sure whether to take that route or not? Has anyone else needed the oral medication? Thanks



I should add - the older ones are clearing up, it's just new ones are still appearing!

[Trillian]

you cover them to prevent them spreading anywhere else This fact sheet might help http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Ringworm/ but if it sounds that serious that they have that many, then use the meds and make sure that you give everything a good clean to make sure they don't come back.