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I have a spot on my thigh that is not exactly perfectly cirular but close.is red round the outside scaly/flaky pinkish skin color inside.it burns abit?
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Sounds like: it may be RINGWORM ( a mild fungal infection) TRY AN OTC anti-fungal agent...ask your Pharmacist for a recommendation! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 3/10/2018
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