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Ringworm on leg, doctor already tired monistat and ketoconazole and nothing helping. what can help get this gone? had for over month now!

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Re-evaluate: If proper treatments don't work the diagnosis may be in error. Granuloma annulare and some other skin conditions can appear similar to what some think is ringworm.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/18/2016

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A member asked:

Ringworm on leg, doctor already tired monistat and ketoconazole and nothing helping. what can help get this gone? had for over month now!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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