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Is tinea/ringworm on back of neck contagious?? my husband has it and i apply his anti-fungal cream.... how can i protect myself?

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Wash hands: Ring worm is not that contagious. You were exposed to it before your husband realized that he had ringworm. Wash your hands with soap after you apply the cream.

Answered 8/19/2015

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