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I read i you have ringworm you can smuther it with nailpolish and i tried it and seems to be lessening but i still don't know if it's actually ringwor?

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Dr. Philip Ewing answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Skin Scrapings: Skin scrapings for a KOH prep can help with diagnosis of ringworm. However, most diagnoses are made by examining the rash alone. Suitable antifungal treatments are available over the counter; ask your pharmacist for a recommendation. These treatments will not work in areas with dense hair, like the scalp, brow, or armpits - those infections require oral antifungals like griseofulvin.

Answered 1/15/2015

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