Fungi can live indefinitely on the skin, so ringworm is likely to come back. Treatment may need to be repeated. Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. Treatment for scalp ringworm may include:
- Antifungal medicine taken by mouth for 4 to 8 weeks. Some children may need longer treatment.
- Special shampoo to help get rid of the fungus. Shampoos can’t replace the oral medicine, but you can use shampoo in addition to them.
If your child has a kerion or a secondary sore (abscess) or bacterial infection, the healthcare provider may order additional medicines to help reduce the swelling. These may include steroids.
Treatment for ringworm of the body, groin, and foot is usually an antifungal cream or pill to take by mouth. The length of the treatment depends on the location of the ringworm.
Ringworm of the nails can be difficult to cure. It is usually treated with antifungal medicine taken by mouth.
What are the possible complications of ringworm in a child?
Ringworm rarely has serious complications.
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