ringworm treatment for dogs at home - Pets Zone
Learn to recognize common skin conditions in dogs, including allergies, ringworm, mange, yeast overgrowth, and alopecia. For ringworm, some basic questions to ask your doctor include: What might be causing the signs and symptoms? Are tests needed to confirm the diagnosis?
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What is the best treatment? Is this condition temporary or chronic? Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing? Can I wait to see if the condition goes away on its own?
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Treatment for ringworm of the scalp requires a prescription-strength antifungal medication taken by mouth. The first-choice medication is usually griseofulvin (Gris-Peg). Alternatives might be used if griseofulvin isn't working or your child is allergic to it. These include terbinafine and itraconazole (Sporanox, Tolsura). Your child might need to take one of these medications for six weeks or ...