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I have ring worm and it's spreading like crazy! how do i get rid of it?
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Ring Worm: Apply topical antifungal medications to the lesion itself and 1 inch beyond its border twice daily for a minimum of two weeks, and at least one week after it goes away. Keep the infected area clean and dry. Over-the-counter medications available at the drugstore include: miconazole 2% (monistat-derm, lotrimin (clotrimazole) af powder, lotrimin (clotrimazole) af powder spray, lotrimin (clotrimazole) af liquid spray, and micatin);lamisil.
Answered 8/9/2017
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