Is there a universal cure for ringworm?

Ringworm, that is, dermatophytosis, is due to dermatophytes invade the organism caused by fungal infectious diseases. Its treatment is based on systemic drug therapy, supplemented by local topical drugs, and at the same time need to disinfect the pollutants to remove bacteria, etc. There is no so-called “special-effect formula”, should follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. Systemic drugs for ringworm include itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole, etc. Commonly used local topical drugs include gramicidin, miconazole, butenafine, and cyclopyrrolidine. For patients with scaly keratinized tinea pedis, salicylic acid, combined with antifungal drugs, can be used. As the indications and adverse reactions of different drugs are different, the doctor will combine the patient’s specific condition and treatment effect to choose the most suitable drug for treatment. In addition, patients with ringworm need to do a good job of disinfection and sterilization in their daily lives. For example, the patient’s underwear, pants, bed linen should be washed frequently, exposed to the sun, and sterilized. If you are diagnosed with ringworm, you should go to the hospital and then use reasonable and scientific medication under the doctor’s guidance, and do not blindly use the so-called “special-effect drugs” on your own, so as not to aggravate your condition or have other serious consequences.