Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Antifungal creams like clotrimazole (Canesten), econazole, miconazole, and terbinafine (Lamisil) are commonly used to treat fungal skin and nail infections.

The best treatment for scalp ringworm is usually prescription oral antifungal medication, such as griseofulvin and terbinafine. It can take up to 6 weeks for the hair to regrow over the spot.

Terbinafine, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a prescription tablet used to treat fungus infections of the scalp and body, fingernails, toenails, jock itch and athlete's foot.

Medications for ringworm include clotrimazole cream and other over-the-counter drugs. But doctors sometimes prescribe antifungal drugs, such as oral terbinafine. Ringworm infections are very ...