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A member asked:
I've had impetigo for 2 weeks now, & the cream and antibiotics that the doctor gave me was healing it. but now it's on my side & looks like ringworm?
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It may well be: It may have been ringworm all along the impetiginized, or you may have a second eruption. You can try over-the-counter ringworm Rx and/or get seen again
Answered 12/30/2015
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Recheck: Have it rechecked or send a picture. You may have both and will need a different medication to treat ringworm. All the best and thank you.
Answered 6/1/2016
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