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What happens if you treat a rash as a ringworm? because i'm not sure which one it is and can't afford a doctor

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Dr. Bhavin Patel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Try hydrocortisone: Try Hydrocortisone 1% cream that is over the counter. This usually treats inflammatory rash that is not infectious. If you have itching try adding Diphenhydramine or loratadine.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/13/2019

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A member asked:

What happens if you treat a rash as a ringworm? because i'm not sure which one it is and can't afford a doctor

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bhavin Patel answered

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

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