... 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 Sep 2011
- Topics
- tinea corporis, terbinafine
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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.
For more information see the link below.
https://www.drugs.com/enc/tinea-capitis.html
patasuncion
22 Sep 2011
Further Information
- Terbinafine Information for Consumers
- Terbinafine Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Terbinafine (detailed)
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