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My brother says i should get treated because once in a while i get ringworm on the scalp? is he right?
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Ringworm: Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a unique infection, and often will not respond to topical anitfungals. A course of an oral antifungal agent is recommended -- see your doctor!
Answered 10/1/2015
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