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I have had ringworm on my back (now on back & upper arms) for a little over 3 years now, i've tried all kinds of medicine, but none works. help?
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May be wrong label: If a condition does not respond to normal treatment measures, the diagnosis may be in error.There are other skin conditions that can mimic ringworm and further testing including proper scraping or biopsy may be needed to confirm or exclude the diagnosis.
Answered 2/24/2018
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