Richmond, CA
A 38-year-old female asked about a 25-year-old male:
How long is someone with ringworm contagious for? (# days prior and after skin rash symptoms) what need to do to prevent transfer to others
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Good hygiene: and use of antifungal creams will keep you from being contagious i think 2 to 3 days of twice daily applications of cream will get you "non contagious" but continue treatment for 7 to 10 days
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Last updated Sep 5, 2016
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