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What Causes Recurring Ringworm Infection On The Skin?

Doctor I have had ringworm for five weeks. When I think it s clearing up, it reappears in another location. The doctor gave me different medications and creams, but still active. I am applying Lamisil cream and spray still. My back now has a large scab on it. Can I put vaseline to help it heal. The area is so dry. My neck has the inflamation and severe itching. What do I do to stop this ringworm? I have been washing bedding and clothes with hot water every day, cleaning, and using antifugal sprays throughout my home. Doctor I need to call in later.
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, if this is really fungal infection then it has to responds to antifungal medicine and best would be Miconazole cream for local application and Tab Terbinafine 250 mg three times in day, if these fails to responds then it may not be fungal infection then it need to be seen by dermatologist for right diagnosis hope this information concern.
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What Causes Recurring Ringworm Infection On The Skin?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if this is really fungal infection then it has to responds to antifungal medicine and best would be Miconazole cream for local application and Tab Terbinafine 250 mg three times in day, if these fails to responds then it may not be fungal infection then it need to be seen by dermatologist for right diagnosis hope this information concern.