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Ringworm on face help!

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Seaandsons · 24/01/2026 15:32

Hi, could anyone advise regarding ringworm please?
My DS has had it on his face for 6 weeks now (caught from his older brother who had it on his scalp but that’s another story!). I’ve used two different creams from doctors and for the past two weeks oral anti fungal. The ringworm is no longer a bright angry red and has faded, but it is still incredibly obvious.
Has anyone else experienced this or have advice before I go back to the doctor on Monday!
Thanks

Ringworm on face help!
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Sprogonthetyne · 24/01/2026 15:47

No advice, but sympathy. When DS had it took a couple of months to completely go, just kept using the cream and got there in the end

Seaandsons · 24/01/2026 16:00

Thank you, it’s been such a nightmare! I’m really hoping it clears fairly soon and doesn’t return!

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Theresalittlebitofwitchinyou · 24/01/2026 17:23

You need a witch hazel and aloe Vera cream now it’s faded. We used that after the anti fungal for about a week and it cleared it right up

Seaandsons · 24/01/2026 18:09

Thank you @Theresalittlebitofwitchinyou Is that two creams to use one on top of the other? Haven’t heard of that so I’ll pop to boots tomorrow. Thanks so much

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