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Does ringworm require oral antibiotics?

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See below: Ring worm is treated with a topical anti fungal ointment.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/27/2018

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Topical therapy: For this cutaneous fungal infection usually works.

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