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It's okay to use gentamicin sulfate ointment for ringworm right?

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Dr. Yolanda Wade answered

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Incorrect treatment: Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not bacteria (and not really a worm at all!). Gentamicin is an antibiotic that is used for bacterial infection. It will not treat ringworm.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2018

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