Diflucan Dosage for Treatment of Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that affects both adult and children. Ringworm is highly contagious, but can be treated fairly easily with topical creams or oral medications such as Diflucan.
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Ringworm
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Ringworm is a fungal infection affecting the top layer of skin. The infection is caused by parasitic microorganisms living on surface skin cells. Ringworm is named for the itchy, red ring formed by the infection and has nothing to do with actual worms.
Diflucan
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Diflucan or fluconazole is a triazole antifungal antibiotic usually taken orally. It is indicated for a variety of fungal and yeast infections and works by slowing the growth of fungi causing the infection. Dosage is contingent upon the nature and severity of the infection as determined by your physician.
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Efficacy
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A study done by the Maria and St. Elisabeth Hospital in the Netherlands and published in Acata Obstetricia Gynecologica Scandinavica in 1990 showed no significant difference between oral antifungal Diflucan (fluconazole) or topical antifungal miconazole in treating similar fungal yeast infection. Patients may simply prefer the oral dosing of Diflucan.
Other Treatments
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The Mayo Clinic states other treatment options include topical antifungals including butenafine and miconazole or other oral antifungals such as ketoconazole and terbinafine.
Prevention
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Ringworm can be prevented through strict hygiene and thorough hand washing. Other preventives include keeping the body well ventilated in hot weather and during vigorous activity, providing preventives for pets and avoiding sharing personal items.
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