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Suggest Treatment For Ringworms In A Child
how to treat ringworm, my daughter was in contact with a 6 yr. old that has it, it looked like it. she shared icecream with her which made me very upset. my daughter is 12, she has a scab on her leg, but not sure if she s lying to me, cause she said she fell. if it is ringworm, how do i treat it please ?? thankyou.
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection and would be treated by using antifungal creams.
It can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks for improvement to occur.
Examples of antifungal creams are miconazole, ketoconazole, econazole
These may be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection and would be treated by using antifungal creams.
It can sometimes take 2 to 3 weeks for improvement to occur.
Examples of antifungal creams are miconazole, ketoconazole, econazole
These may be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
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