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A member asked:

Other than going to the dr what can i do about a ring worm from home my daughter has one and i really have to?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

OTC cream: You can try an over the counter anti fungal cream twice a day for a few weeks and see if the lesion resolves .If it does not then i would see a doctor.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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