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I don't know whether i have ringworm or ezcema. i've had these on my arms for about a year now and they go away and come back a month or two later. th?
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Koh: A simple office test called ooh by a derm will tell you for sure. Suggest an office visit. I assume you've tried Hydrocortisone ( eczema) and / or an over the counter antifungal( ringworm).
Answered 6/25/2014
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