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Tinea Corporis

Tinea corporis, often called ringworm, is a fungal infection of the outer skin and has nothing to do with worms. It can appear on many parts of the body.

Medicines used to treat Tinea Corporis

Nizoral

Ketoconazole

200mg

Ketoconazole tablets for serious fungal infections and ringworm. It prevents fungi from building the cell membrane they need to survive.

From$1.46/ tabletView

Fulvicin

Griseofulvin

250mg

Griseofulvin tablets for fungal infections of the scalp, skin and nails. It works from within, depositing into newly formed keratin to stop the fungus re-entering.

From$0.36/ tabletView

Micogel

Miconazole

2%

Miconazole 2% gel for tinea pedis and tinea cruris. It is also used for oral thrush.

From$18.80/ tubeView

Mentax

Butenafine

15gm

Butenafine cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It breaks down the fungus's outer membrane, which destroys the infection.

From$29.10/ tubeView

Luzu

Luliconazole

1%

Luliconazole cream for athlete's foot and jock itch. It stops fungus from building its protective membrane.

From$31.20/ tubeView

Key points

  • The rash is often ring-shaped and may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy.
  • Skin tone can affect how visible the colour is, with redness less noticeable on brown and black skin.
  • Related tinea infections affecting the scalp or groin are known by different names.

Medicines listed for tinea corporis

For ringworm, the attached catalogue includes antifungals, a medicine class used for fungal infections. Clotrimazole and Ketoconazole appear among the listed ingredients, alongside miconazole, griseofulvin, butenafine and luliconazole.

The product list includes tubes, tablets and Candid B Lotion in a bottle. Lotrisone and Candid B Lotion pair an antifungal with a corticosteroid, a medicine class that reduces inflammation.

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