What should you know about Candid B for ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal infection, despite its name; it is not caused by a worm. It often produces an expanding, scaly or itchy patch, but appearance alone cannot confirm the cause. Candid B is a combination cream. Depending on its formulation and local instructions, it may contain an antifungal together with a corticosteroid. The steroid can reduce redness and itch while allowing fungus to persist, making the border less recognisable.

Using a combination cream without a diagnosis can delay the right treatment or cause steroid-related skin thinning, especially on the face, skin folds, or genital skin. A clinician may examine the edge of the rash and decide whether testing or a different medicine is needed.

Do not keep applying Candid B for a suspected ring-shaped rash unless a clinician has specifically advised it. Ask a pharmacist or doctor to check the product, the body site, and how long it has been used. Keep the area dry, wash hands after touching it, avoid sharing towels or clothing, and wash fabrics that contact the rash. Avoid steroid-only creams because they can also disguise fungal changes.

Read about [Ringworm](/conditions/ringworm/) and related signs such as [Skin Rash](/symptoms/skin-rash/) or [Scaly Skin](/symptoms/skin-scaling/). A clinician may recommend [Topical Antifungal Treatment](/treatments/medical-dermatology/topical-antifungal-therapy/); widespread, recurrent, or difficult infections may need [Oral Antifungal Treatment](/treatments/medical-dermatology/oral-antifungal-therapy/).

Arrange a review if the rash is spreading, involves the scalp or nails, returns after treatment, or does not improve as expected. Seek prompt care for pus, marked pain, fever, rapidly increasing swelling, or involvement near the eye. Children, people with diabetes, and people with weakened immunity should obtain individual advice early rather than repeatedly self-treating.

Does this look fungal, and should the skin be tested? Does this product contain a steroid, and should I stop or change it? Which antifungal fits this body site, how long should it be used, and how can I prevent spreading it to household members?