Effective treatments for tinea corporis mainly include topical and oral medications.
Topical antifungal agents are the first choice. Antifungal creams such as clotrimazole, miconazole, and terbinafine are widely used. These creams should be applied to the affected area two or three times a day for a period of at least two to four weeks to ensure the complete elimination of the fungus.
In more severe cases or when topical treatment is ineffective, oral antifungal drugs like terbinafine tablets or itraconazole capsules can be considered. However, oral medications may have more side - effects and require careful monitoring of liver function. During treatment, it's also important to keep the affected area clean and dry to prevent the recurrence of tinea corporis.
