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What do you suggest if my son has ringworm and scratch the affected area it now looks like a lot of bumps that's been shaved what should i do?

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Dr. Hien Tran answered

Try Lotrimin (clotrimazole) : Covering it up sometimes helps with the scratching. Also I would recommend trimming and filing his nails and treat the ringworm so that it doesn't itch as much. U can also give Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the itching

Answered 7/23/2014

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my son has ringworm and scratch the affected area it now looks like a lot of bumps that's been shaved what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hien Tran answered

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