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What's the best ointment to get rid of ringworm rashes on a 3 year-old child?
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Lamisil (terbinafine): Lamisil, (terbinafine) micatin or lotrimin cream will all work. If however if it involves the scalp oral medi action will be necessary. Some strains of fungi may be resistant to over the counter antifungals and require a prescription antifungal.
Answered 1/15/2018
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