Ringworm Treatment Doctor Q&A

For mild cases of ringworm that do not affect the scalp or nails, numerous over-the-counter antifungal products can help to get rid of ringworm in short order! Some examples of effective products include clotrimazole, which is known by the commercial name of Desenex, miconazole, otherwise known as Cruex, and Terbinafine, known commercially as Lamisil. With more severe cases of ringworm, such as those that affect the scalp or nails, your doctor will likely write you a prescription for more robust medication. When you come to Columbia Clinic Urgent Care for ringworm treatment, our medical professionals will provide you with the best treatment available, given the severity and location of the infection.

Several different kinds of rashes could appear to be ringworm but turn out to be another condition or ailment. These similar-looking rashes range from less severe to more concerning than a ringworm infection. With that in mind, a rash that appears to be a ringworm infection could be Lyme disease, nummular eczema, psoriasis, or a spider bite. In the case of a Lyme disease rash, it has a similar ring-like shape, but it also has a spot in the middle that makes the rash resemble a bullseye. Lyme disease is also a much more concerning condition that has a multitude of harmful effects on your body. Moreover, each of the rashes that resemble ringworm requires different treatments. As such, whether you think your rash is ringworm or not, it is crucial to get it checked out by a verified doctor who can adequately evaluate and diagnose your rash and then prescribe the proper treatment.

Rubbing alcohol only can kill the ringworm that lives on the surface of your skin but is ineffective at killing the ringworm that lives below the epidermis, which is where most of the ringworm lives. That said, rubbing alcohol is great for disinfecting surfaces and objects that may have ringworms on them to prevent its spread. As such, while rubbing alcohol may be partially effective, we do not recommend rubbing alcohol as a substitute for seeking professional medical attention for ringworm. Our physicians at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care would happily examine your rash to see if it is ringworm and determine what the best treatment route is in your case! If you are curious about our treatment options for ringworm at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care, please feel free to give us a call.

If you have a rash that you think may be ringworm and are looking for an expert medical opinion about it, our top-rated physicians at Columbia Clinic Urgent Care in Portland and Tigard OR, can give you what you need! For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We serve patients from Tibbetts St Portland, Milwaukie OR, Oak Grove OR, Stark Street Portland, Fairview OR, Happy Valley OR, Gladstone OR, Cedar Mill OR, Tibbetts Street Portland OR, West Linn OR, Aloha OR, Tigard OR, Lake Oswego OR, Tualatin OR, Oregon City OR.