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I have ringworm on my body and its dark and scaly is it healing? what treatment would you recommend for me ? i'm using abc ringworm remedy does it work

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Watch closely: Most over the counter products - athlete's foot cream like Lotrimen - are reasonably effective for a single small body ringworm. But, as with any rash, if it doesn't respond to treatment over a period of a week consider having a medical professional look at it. It may be something other than a fungal (ringworm) infection.

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 8/19/2016

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