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A member asked:

When ringworm on chest will go away?it has been on the skin for 6 days and still itches even if i put clotrimazole on it.

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Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get the cavalry.: Resistant fungal infections might require stronger antifungals or even oral antifungals to make them go away. Some creams are combo steroids/antifungals which attack the inflammation problem and the fungal problem. Your doctor can help you with this. Keep area dry.

Answered 6/20/2014

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