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I have scalp ringworm should i rub the shampoo in good? cause it's very itchy when i do that

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Dr. William Byars answered

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Not necessarily: You don't have to stir up a lot of itching by scrubbing hard with the shampoo. But it's likely you may end up needing an oral medication to clear up the problem if it is indeed a "ringworm" infection.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have scalp ringworm should i rub the shampoo in good? cause it's very itchy when i do that

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Byars answered

Dr Raff agreed

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