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A member asked:

How much diflucan (fluconazole) for ringworm?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Wrong drug: You don't usually treat ringworm with fluconazole. You typically use topical anti-fungal creams. If oral agents are necessary, there are better choices than fluconazole.

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Answered 8/31/2018

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