Yes. While some mild treatments are available over the counter, persistent or widespread fungal infections often require prescription-strength medication. At Chemist 2 Home, you can complete a confidential online consultation. Our UK-based prescribers can then provide effective treatments like Terbinafine, Ketoconazole, or Hydrocortisone-combined antifungals for discreet delivery to your door.

Ringworm is a common fungal infection (not a worm) that typically responds well to antifungal creams containing Terbinafine (such as Lamisil) or Clotrimazole (such as Canesten). For more stubborn infections, our clinicians may recommend a longer course of treatment or oral antifungal tablets to ensure the infection is completely cleared from the skin's layers.

Most fungal skin infections, such as ringworm or fungal sweat rash, begin to show improvement within a few days of starting treatment. However, it is vital to continue applying the cream for at least one to two weeks after the rash has disappeared. This ensures that all fungal spores are eradicated and prevents the infection from returning.

Yes, fungal infections are highly contagious. They can be spread through direct skin-to-skin contact or by sharing items like towels, bedsheets, and clothing. To prevent spreading the infection to others or to other parts of your own body, we recommend washing your hands thoroughly after applying treatment and using a separate towel for the affected area.

Both are highly effective antifungals, but they work slightly differently. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal often used for various rashes and yeast infections. Terbinafine is often considered faster-acting for certain types of skin fungus (tinea) and is frequently preferred for conditions like athlete's foot or ringworm because it can stay in the skin longer to kill the fungus.