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I have skin sores/lesions that are red with punched out center and are extremely itchy. was put on dapsone yet all derm tests are negative. help?!
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Ringworm?: If the lesions are growing, roundish with flaky outside and the middle part is going back to normal , "central clearing", then you may have ringworm.Of course, if the medicine isn"t working, go back to your dermatologist and let him know.
Answered 4/10/2014
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