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How To Overcome The Problem Of Ringworm?

I have had ringworm for years and cant get rid of in I have several prescribed drugs but no help.. it is now to the point that I have small bumps that come up and I will pick them and get a little puss and then it wont heal it then scabs over and turns to a large not that will take up to 7 day to 4 weeks to come to the point that no head apperes and it itches and is painful to toe touch..i will then get a pair of plyers or wooden tongs and stick it with a needle and have someone squese just as hard as they can to get it out.. and in 2/3 days this process starts all over again.. several locations thankyou frank s
Thu, 2 May 2019
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Hello,

I suggest you use a topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole or miconazole nitrate or ketoconazole cream.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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How To Overcome The Problem Of Ringworm?

Hello, I suggest you use a topical antifungal e.g. clotrimazole or miconazole nitrate or ketoconazole cream. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist