which topical antifungal is best for ringworm or tinea skin infections
August 2009
Patients often ask which topical antifungal is best for ringworm or tinea skin infections.
OTC clotrimazole or miconazole is usually effective for most of these infections...and usually more effective than tolnaftate.
Rx terbinafine (Lamisil) cream or spray is more expensive...but it works faster to clear the infection.
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