... weeks but does it clear up first? how long does it take. At least my iching stoped. Ringworm of the scalp'
When you take terbinafine are you still contagious? Also I know we have to be on it for 6 to 8?
- Asked
- 25 Mar 2011 by Revey
- Updated
- 22 September 2011
- Topics
- tinea corporis, terbinafine
Responses (2)
suzanne66
21 Sep 2011
Sorry this question was not answered sooner!
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is contagious. Once the infection has completely gone you will stop being contagious - treatment usually needs to be taken for 4 to 8 weeks.
patasuncion
22 Sep 2011
I'm taking the terbinafine for the full prescribed duration. I've found if you stop too soon, the problem reoccurs because it wasn't totally gone when the medicine was stopped. Good Luck, Patsy
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