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If your skin problem does not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your family doctor.

Nail problems treated with the topical solution form of this drug may take up to 6 months to start improving.

To help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also required . The following measures will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the area cool and dry.

• For diseaseds using ciclopirox for ringworm of the groin - tinea cruris :
  • Avoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic materials - for example, rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear.
  • Use a bland, absorbent powder - for example, talcum powder or an antifungal powder - for example, tolnaftate on the skin. It is best to use the powder between applications of ciclopirox.
• For diseaseds using ciclopirox for ringworm of the foot - tinea pedis :
  • Carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing.
  • Avoid wearing socks made from wool or synthetic materials - for example, rayon or nylon. Instead, wear clean, cotton socks and change them daily or more often if the feet sweat freely.
  • Wear sandals or well-ventilated shoes - for example, shoes with holes on top or on the side.
  • Use a bland, absorbent powder - for example, talcum powder or an antifungal powder - for example, tolnaftate between the toes, on the feet, and in socks and shoes freely once or twice a day. It is best to use the powder between applications of ciclopirox.

If you have any questions about these measures, check with your health care professional.