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I have 2 ringworm marks and i live in a warm country so i need to swim in the sea can i swim with ringworm or will it get worse? i have used an anti
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Enjoy your swim: Topical antifungals are very effective for ringworm. I'm going to assume the diagnosis is correct. Best wishes
Answered 8/3/2017
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