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A 24-year-old member asked:
Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see someone for ringworm of the body?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
Yes and no: While dermatologists are the experts, and a microscopic potassium hydroxide skin scrapping examination can confirm the diagnosis, a primary care doctor can usually make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment just based on appearance
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Last updated Jun 8, 2019
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