I have some nystatin 15mg cream, was wondering if i can put that on a ringworm on my arm?
Can you use nystatin on a ringworm on your arm?
Question posted by skschaubhut on 23 Sep 2009
Last updated on 22 September 2009 by Anonymous
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Nystatin is an antifungal medication.
Ringworm, also called tinea, is a skin infection caused by fungi.
Nystatin can be used to treat ringworm. Use it until the ringworm clears and for another 2 weeks after that.
For more information visit:
https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/ringworm-tinea.html
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23 Sep 2009
If that is what you have then you can use it, but, lamisil or tolfonate is what the doctor told me to use. The tolfanate seemed to heal it quicker than the lamisil. It takes a few weeks to get rid of it and is highly contagious. Make sure you wash your hands really well after you treat the area.
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