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I went to a minuteclinic thinking i had ringworm. they diagnosed me with a fungal infection, and i've been using clotrimazole cream for the past two+ weeks. however, the infection has gotten way bigger, and sometimes itchier. i'm not sure what to do?

Q: i went to a minuteclinic thinking i had ringworm. they diagnosed me with a fungal infection, and i've been using clotrimazole cream for the past two+ weeks. however, the infection has gotten way bigger, and sometimes itchier. i'm not sure what to do?

: Would suggest seeing your primary care doc or pediatrician for a focused exam as among others the diagnosis will have to be questioned and in case confirmed oral meds to be considered.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Would suggest seeing your primary care doc or pediatrician for a focused exam as among others the diagnosis will have to be questioned and in case confirmed oral meds to be considered.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

I went to a minuteclinic thinking i had ringworm. they diagnosed me with a fungal infection, and i've been using clotrimazole cream for the past two+ weeks. however, the infection has gotten way bigger, and sometimes itchier. i'm not sure what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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