- male
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm dealing with a really nasty case of ringworm that's spread all over my body, and I've been on medication like itraconazole, terbinafine, griseofulvin, and fluconazole for the past 6 months. I'm getting desperate here, what else can I do to finally get rid of this?
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consult dermatologist
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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