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Ringworm. i have had ringworm for almost 5 years now. i went to the doctor already and i got a cream and pills but won't go away.
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Psoriasis: If your pills are not curing your ringworm it is very unlikely you have ringworm. The more common and persistent problem is called psoriasis.
Answered 2/21/2014
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