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So ive recently been diagnosed with ring worm on my leg. ive started cream treatment, theres no skin flakes or openings in the area at all. is it okay to go swimming? or should wait till its completely gone?

Q: so ive recently been diagnosed with ring worm on my leg. ive started cream treatment, theres no skin flakes or openings in the area at all. is it okay to go swimming? or should wait till its completely gone?

: Should be OK as long as you continue the topical treatment as prescribed.

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Should be OK as long as you continue the topical treatment as prescribed.

Answered 4/26/2023

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A member asked:

So ive recently been diagnosed with ring worm on my leg. ive started cream treatment, theres no skin flakes or openings in the area at all. is it okay to go swimming? or should wait till its completely gone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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