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How can you treat ringworms if you're allergic to ketoconazole pills?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

See below: Most of "ringworm" except the ones involving scalp are treated with topical creams. Ringworm on scalp is best treated by griseofulvins.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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