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Hello, i have been taking oral medication for scalp ringworm for three weeks. the grey patch on my scalp has not faded at all. any advice? thanks
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See a dermatologist: There is too little information for any other comment. "Ringworm" is not a medical term. Fungus in the scalp hair is very unusual after puberty. I suspect you have seen a practitioner who is naive about skin issues. See a pro and stop the "oral" medication-----what exactly is it?
Answered 7/17/2016
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