It is the old, much less effective way of treating ringworm because creaming doesn't reach the true extent of the actually infected area and doesn't take care of all the thousands of spores that are being dropped and that then cause secondary infections all over the body.
Done that a decade ago and was not impressed at all with the ensuing mess, nor by the subsequent experiences of forum members who insisted of doing it the 'cheap and easy' way - which each time turned out to be neither cheap nor easy. And then ended up doing it finally our way anyway after weeks of hassle and needless expenses.
We have learned our lessons, done our homework and have come up with a much more effective way of dealing with ringworm once and for all, which - unlike creaming - has actually stood the test of time over the last 7 years and has proven very effective if done correctly, as forum members can attest. That is all I can say. You are free to make your own decisions.
Please get a vet to formally diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment.
