maybe it's not ringworm (tinea corporis). there are many round (annular) skin lesions that mimic ringworm so if your child is failing on the current treatment regime seeing a dermaologist for confirmation would be advisable. antibiotics would have absolute no effect on a fungal infection. you can use the zyrtec for itching if you want. the clotrimazole is an effective anti-fungal but it can take a month to get true tinea infections in control.
how to treat ringworm at home on a child? . my child has about 43 of them. all over. and is using a topical cream clotrimazole 1% since 1/10/14 and they are red itchy and not going away. do i take her back to the doctor for something else? i also have her on zyrtec for kids and a antibiotic that the doctor perscribed amoxicillin 400mg every 8 hours. what else can i do for her to make them go away? she is only 6 years old and wants them to go away?