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How To Get Rid Of Ringworms All Over Body?

Good evening, I have been having ring worms all over my body, the problem is, they are dark I have nothing to get rid of them... Can you please help me.. My email adress is YYYY@YYYY . You can get back to me on my e-mail and I'll be able to send you the pictures of it.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.

I have read your query and understood your concern.

For treatment of ringworm that is fungal infection , various drugs are available like tablet fluconazole, terbinafine, itraconazole.

Alongwith twice daily topical application of creams containing clotrimazole/miconazole/sertraconazole is adviced over the lesions.

You may take antihistaminics like levocetrizine daily for symptomatic relief.

I will advice to to get your blood sugar levels.

Take daily bath and change and wash clothes daily.

Based on the available details, this is my best advice for you. You should discuss with your doctor and share my opinion, I am sure he/she will agree to my opinion. If you wish to discuss the problem further , you may please ask.
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How To Get Rid Of Ringworms All Over Body?

Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. For treatment of ringworm that is fungal infection , various drugs are available like tablet fluconazole, terbinafine, itraconazole. Alongwith twice daily topical application of creams containing clotrimazole/miconazole/sertraconazole is adviced over the lesions. You may take antihistaminics like levocetrizine daily for symptomatic relief. I will advice to to get your blood sugar levels. Take daily bath and change and wash clothes daily. Based on the available details, this is my best advice for you. You should discuss with your doctor and share my opinion, I am sure he/she will agree to my opinion. If you wish to discuss the problem further , you may please ask.