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- Ringworm causes a scaly, crusted rash that may itch.
- Ringworm can be successfully treated with antifungal medications used either topically or orally.
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The term ringworm or ringworms refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. The name is derived from the early belief that the infection was due to a worm, which it is not. Ringworm is a fungal infection in the skin. Nevertheless, the name ringworm remains. Some of these fungi produce round spots on the skin, but many do not. On the other hand, many round, red spots on the skin are not due to a fungal infection. A physical examination of the affected s...
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Lotrisone Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) is a cream or lotion used to treat or prevent fungal infections of the skin. Clotrimazole is an antifungal antibiotic, and betamethasone is a topical steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin. The combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole topical is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Side effects can include mild itching, skin irritation, changes in skin color, increased acne, or scarring or thickening of the skin. Lotrisone is not recommended for people under 17 years of age. There are no adequate studies in pregnant women of the teratogenic effects of topically applied corticosteroids, so this drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in human milk.
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Lotrisone Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
LOTRISONE® (clotrimazole and betamethasone) Cream and Lotion are indicated in patients 17 years and older for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum. Effective treatment without the risks associated with topical corticosteroid use may be obtained using a topical antifungal agent that does not contain a corticosteroid, especially for noninflammatory tinea infections. The efficacy of LOTRISONE (clotrimazole and bet...
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Lotrisone Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these signs that you may be absorbing betamethasone topical through your skin or gums:
- swelling, redness, or any signs of new infection;
- severe burning or stinging of treated skin;
- weight gain, rounding of the face;
- increased thirst or hunger, urinating more than usual; or
- anxiety, depres...
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Lotrisone Consumer Information: Uses
This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This product contains 2 medications. Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection.
This medication is not recommended for children younger than 17 years or for diaper rash.
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