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A member asked:

Should i wash my ringworm often keep it fresh? and any other cream that's good besides ketoconazole?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Many options: Here in the states, there are many anti-fungal options available w/o prescription. I don't know about brazil which is where your post listed you. Wash ; dry prior to applying your anti-fungal cream. Talk to your family doc if the rash doesn't go away after a week or so. Keep the area dry between applications of anti-fungal cream.

Answered 11/11/2013

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