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I've been on griseofulvin for more than 5 months is it possible i might not have ringworm but sebhorreic dermatitis?
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Yes: Or the fungus may be resistant to the anti fungal. A wet prep of material scraped from the site could sort this out.
Answered 3/6/2013
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