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Will ringworm spread on my face from using powder makeup?
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No Why you ask: You can not get ring worm on the face from using powder on your face.If you do have ringworm of the face,use powder carefully around the ringworm without touching it and use the medicated antifungal cream on the ringworm
Answered 5/7/2015
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If the makeup: was contaminated,yes.It is contagious.
Answered 5/15/2015
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