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I think i have ringworm on my shoulder. i noticed it a week or two ago and tonight i noticed i have itchy little bumps right next to the ring worm.

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Dr. Faysal Saab answered

May need medicine: You should have a doctor look at it. If it is indeed ringworm you will need to take a short course of antibiotics, usually terbinafine.

Answered 10/20/2014

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Dr. Manuel Celedon answered

Ringworm: try clotrimazole 1% twice a day for 2-3 weeks and see if you see any improvement.

Answered 10/22/2014

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A member asked:

I think i have ringworm on my shoulder. i noticed it a week or two ago and tonight i noticed i have itchy little bumps right next to the ring worm.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Faysal Saab answered

Dr. Manuel Celedon answered

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