Can you use Triamcinolone Cream to treat Ringworm?
Question posted by bebe21 on 11 May 2012
Last updated on 15 August 2017 by TeeReds48
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Official Answer
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2020.
No, you need an anti-fungal cream. Ask your pharmacist to recommend something suitable.
Triamcinolone cream is a steroid cream and should not be used on a fungal infection unless recommended by a doctor.
You can read more information on ringworm here:
Can I use Triamcionlone Acetonide For A Ringworm
The triamcinolone cream, ointment, and spray are used to treat various skin conditions, including (but not limited to): Alopecia areata; Atopic dermatitis; Eczema; Psoriasis; Seborrheic dermatitis.
Triamcinolone dental paste or cream is used to treat certain mouth sore, treatment for ring worms, please do confirm it from a doc/pharmacist, please.
Take care, best wishes!
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