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A member asked:

I have had ringworm for a few week and it has cleared up. but suddenly today it is itching again. can it still be alive?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It's possible: sometimes TWO treatments are necessary! HOWEVER, chances are your skin is DRY (due to the ringworm treatment itself) Get a skin moisturizer (for example CETAPHIL...(not a recommendation just an example) Ask your pharmacist for a suggestion! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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