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Does ringworm prefer dry or moist skin?
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Warm, moist: Most ringworm infections occur in warm, damp areas (feet, groin, underarms), so we recommend that people who are prone to them keep those areas as cool and dry as possible with frequent cleansing, drying powders, etc.
Answered 3/26/2013
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