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Why is it that my ringworm still itches?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ringworm: How long have you had ringworm & how long have you been treating it? What are you treating it with? Ringworm can continue to itch even when in the process of healing. REF: https://www.ringworm-treatment.net/ringworm-look-healing/

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Answered 3/7/2018

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