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Prescribed fluconazole 200 mg 2x weekly for 8 weeks for persistent ringworm that hasn't responded to creams. duration and strength of dose ok?

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Yes: But whether it works or not is another question. If the problem does not respond to fluconazole, need to reassess the diagnosis.

Answered 5/28/2020

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Prescribed fluconazole 200 mg 2x weekly for 8 weeks for persistent ringworm that hasn't responded to creams. duration and strength of dose ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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