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Persisting Ringworm On The Leg, Taking Treatment. Healing Time?

hi. i ve been treating a small ringworm on my leg for 3 weeks now. it has got much better but it is still there. is this normal and how much longer will it take to go??
Mon, 18 Jun 2012
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Hi,Lily,
Welcome to HCM,
First confirm that it is ring worm,a fungal infection.
apply antifungal cream prescribed by your doctor.
You may go for oral antifungal tab.like Flucanozole once a week for 4 weeks.
Ok and bye.
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Persisting Ringworm On The Leg, Taking Treatment. Healing Time?

Hi,Lily, Welcome to HCM, First confirm that it is ring worm,a fungal infection. apply antifungal cream prescribed by your doctor. You may go for oral antifungal tab.like Flucanozole once a week for 4 weeks. Ok and bye.