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A member asked:

I think i have ringworm on the back of my neck?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without examining the lesion. If you think it is ringworm you may try any of the treatments available over the counter.

Dr Ablon agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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