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My son has ring worm of the scalp--how can we treat this?

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See a physician: The diagnosis wil need confirmation with an exam & the kid will likely be put on a prescription anti-fungal for a month or more.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2012

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