Does nystatin cure ringworms?
Question posted by dionne13 on 7 Nov 2011
Last updated on 7 November 2011 by Rajive Goel
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Nystatin is a prescription antifungal medication that comes in several different forms. It is used to treat a variety of different fungal infections, such as thrush and yeast diaper rash.
Ring worms could be treated with both systemic oral treatment with most of the same drugs used in humans—terbinafine, fluconazole, or itraconazole.
However, please also do check with a doc/pharmacist, take care.
Best wishes!
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