Griseofulvin to Treat Ringworm in Kids

In an earlier article I wrote a brief summary about ringworm treatments, so you may want to read How to Treat Ringworm  first. I wanted to do a write up about griseofulvin because it is the most used to treat ringworm in kids that need an oral treatment.  Griseofulvin (Grifulvin) is the current prescription drug [...]

How to Treat Ringworm

Dermatophytes, more commonly known as “ringworm”, are the most common type of fungi that cause infection of the skin and nails.  Most patients are happy to hear ringworm is due to a fungal infection and not an actual worm.  Ringworm can occur anywhere on the body but typically involves the scalp, feet (athlete’s foot), and [...]