Condition Information

Ringworm Fungus

Micatin^® for Ringworm

Ease the itching and flaking, and heal the skin rash from ringworm infections – with Micatin^® antifungal cream.

Micatin^® provides relief from the irritating itch and inflammation of ringworm – while it cures most of the fungal infection that cause ringworm.

Ringworm - Infection

Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) is a fungus that grows on the surface of your skin. It is related to athlete’s foot and jock itch. Ringworm occurs most often in children. Micatin^® is approved for use on children 2 years of age and older.

Symptoms of Ringworm

Ringworm symptoms can include:

Itchy, raised, scaly rings on the trunk or face
Red, tan, or brown skin rash
A circular inflamed area around the edge with healthy skin in the middle
A round, flat patch of itchy skin

Treatment of Ringworm

Follow these steps to treat ringworm infections:

Wash and dry the affected area.
Apply a thin layer of Micatin^® antifungal cream to the affected area twice a day (morning and night) for at least four weeks or as directed by a doctor.
Extend the application about an inch beyond the visible edge to ensure the best treatment.
If you don't see an improvement after four weeks, see your doctor.

Jock Itch Fungus

Micatin^® For Jock Itch

Soothe the burning and itching, and eliminate the skin rash from jock itch fungus infections – with Micatin^® antifungal cream.

Micatin^® cools inflamed tissues and relieves the itching caused by jock itch– while it destroys the fungal infection that causes jock itch.

Jock Itch Fungus - Fungal Infection

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris) is a fungus that grows on the skin of your groin area, inner thighs, and buttocks. It is related to Ringworm and Athlete's Foot.

Symptoms of Jock Itch

Jock itch symptoms can include:

Burning, itching, and pain on groin area, inner thighs, buttocks
Red, tan, or brown skin rash
Flaking, peeling, and cracking skin

Treatment of Jock Itch Fungus

Follow these steps to treat jock itch infections:

If you have athlete’s foot , treat at the same time as you treat jock itch
Wash and dry the affected area
Apply a thin layer of Micatin^® antifungal cream to the affected area twice a day (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
Continue treatment for at least two weeks even if the infection appears to have cleared up sooner
If you don't see an improvement after four weeks, see your doctor

Athlete’s Foot Fungus

Micatin^® For Athlete’s Foot

Relieve the sting and itch, and heal the skin rash and cracks from athlete’s foot infections – with Micatin^® antifungal cream.

Micatin^® soothes the itching, and alleviates the burning discomfort of athlete’s foot fungus – while it kills the fungal infection that causes athlete’s foot.

Athlete’s Foot - Fungal Infection

Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) is a fungus that grows in the warm, moist areas between the toes and spreads to the soles, arches, or toenails if left untreated. It is related to Ringworm and Jock Itch.

Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot symptoms can include:

Itching, stinging, burning between toes and on soles of feet
Red, tan, or brown skin rash
A white, wet surface
Itchy, painful blisters
Cracking and peeling skin
Dry skin on sides and soles of feet

Complications from Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot can lead to secondary infections:

Tissue breakdown
Soggy skin
Painful eroded areas between the toes
Eruption of blisters on your fingers, toes, and hands

Treatment of Athlete’s Foot

Follow these steps to treat athlete’s foot infections:

Wash and dry the affected area
Apply a thin layer of Micatin^® antifungal cream to the affected area twice a day (morning and night) for at least four weeks or as directed by a doctor. Pay special attention to the spaces between the toes
Wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
If you don't see an improvement after four weeks, see your doctor
If your athlete's foot recurs frequently, your doctor may recommend that you use Micatin^® continuously