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Was diagnosed with ringworm in oct. have used every topical treatment + griseofulvin. still have this bruise like dark spot left. is this scarring?

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Ringworm : No scarring should occur with treatment for ringworm so it could be post inflammatory reaction which will resolve over time

Answered 7/25/2018

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A member asked:

Was diagnosed with ringworm in oct. have used every topical treatment + griseofulvin. still have this bruise like dark spot left. is this scarring?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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