Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Etavone is used for the short-term treatment up to 2 weeks and if required then maximum up to 4 weeks. You are advised to use it as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid the unpleasant side effect.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Etavone may cause skin discoloration or color changes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind skin discoloration is not known but it is more likely to occur if the skin is covered with a dressing after applying this drug. So you are advised to not cover your skin with a dressing after applying this drug. 

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Etavone is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Etavone alone should not be used for ringworm because it is a fungal infection of the skin caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum and Etavone is not an antifungal agent and it is not effective against fungi. Hence Etavone should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. For the treatment of ringworm, you can use a combination of Etavone and antifungal drugs such as miconazole and fluconazole.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Etavone might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind hair loss is unknown. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair solution such as minoxidil.