Clobetasol propionate ointment is not usually used for the treatment of ringworm, which can be treated with antifungal drugs such as imidazoles and arylamines.
Clobetasol propionate ointment belongs to the glucocorticoid class of drugs, mainly for chronic eczema, psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus and other disease treatment, so it can not treat ringworm. Clobetasol propionate ointment used externally by some people may have adverse reactions such as local burning sensation, itching, tingling and so on. It is not suitable for pregnant women, lactating women and children, and people who are allergic to the drug need to use it with caution.
Ringworm is a kind of fungal infection that occurs in the superficial parts of the skin, patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical imidazole ointment treatment, such as miconazole, econazole, etc., with antifungal effect. Patients can also use topical terbinafine, naftifine and other acrylamide ointment treatment, with bactericidal effect.
Tinea corporis patients need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of drugs, to avoid self-medication leads to the disease is not cured.