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My blood test shows high esr count.is it coz of the ringworm infection i am.suffering from? how to cure ringworm.permanently

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ringworm : ringworm doesn't cause high ESR. There should be another reason for it. For ringworm, try anti fungal like flucanazol locally and bath with heads and shoulders shampoo

Answered 9/19/2016

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