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Is sulphur effective in killing fungus infection on skin?

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No: You need an anti-fungal medication to treat a fungus, and since fungal spores live for 30 days, you need to treat any fungal infection for at least 30 days.

Answered 4/27/2015

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