Naftin®

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)

Ringworm, or tinea corporis, is a fungal infection of the skin that may develop on the face, limbs, or trunk of the body. It usually appears as an itchy, raised red circular patch with a scaly border. As the patch gets larger, the center heals, leaving a ring-like appearance. The resulting circular patches can vary from very small to very large.

Because of the ring-shaped lesion that appears on the skin, people use to think that ringworm was caused by a worm under the skin. It is now known that the infection is caused by a fungus. Fungi thrive on moist, warm skin, which is why ringworm is often worse in hot weather.

You can get ringworm by direct bodily contact with infected individuals or infected pets (usually kittens and puppies), as well as with items that have been in contact with those individuals and pets. Athletes involved in contact sports are usually susceptible. Not all body rashes are ringworm. It is important to see your doctor if you think you have an infection.

Treatment Guidelines

• You should not use Naftin^® if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
• Carefully wash and dry your skin.
• Apply Naftin^® cream or gel to the affected areas as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands after application.
• Avoid covering up the affected area with bandages or other dressings unless your doctor instructs otherwise.
• Keep Naftin^® away from your eyes, nose, mouth and other mucous membranes.
• Continue to use Naftin^® for the length of time prescribed by your doctor even if your symptoms go away.
• Call your doctor if the affected area becomes irritated (increased redness, itching, burning or swelling).

Prevention

The most important thing that you can do to prevent ringworm is to avoid contact with people or pets that have the infection, and keep the skin clean and dry.

Other Tips

• Shower after playing sports
• Dry thoroughly after bathing or swimming
• Wash clothes after each workout
• Avoid contact with infected individuals
• Have infected pets treated
• Don’t share towels or clothing with others

The most commonly reported side effects to Naftin^® (naftifine HCl 1%) are burning/stinging, dryness, redness, itching, and local irritation.