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When a ringworm is dying does it burn?
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Not usually: The sensation you are experiencing could be from the ringworm causing an irritation to your skin or from the cream you are using to treat it.
Answered 11/19/2012
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No: Ringworm is not a worm. It is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus. When you treat it with medications, the medication kills the fungus. No burning is involved.
Answered 11/8/2014
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