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My son has ringworm on his scalp. he has been taking terbinafine for 9 days. can he go swimming in our salt water pool?

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Ok: swimming is ok but he should continue his medication and follow up by his doctor.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2017

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