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A member asked:

If you use lamisil (terbinafine) on ringworm but it turns out not being ringworm, what could happen?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nothing: If the rash is fungal in origin and the Lamisil (terbinafine) is not effectiv., it will just not get better.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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