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Spreading Ringworms On Legs. Relief From Pouring Pure Bleach Over. Guide

MY QUESTION IS : MY HUSBAND HAS HAD 3 RING WORMS ON 1 AREA OF ONE LEG. FIRST WE TREATED IT WITH LOTREMIN AND IT DIDN' REALLY SHOW MUCH IMPROVEMENT...SO THEN I WAS TOLD PURE BLEACH POURED STRAIGHT ON IT ONCE A DAY WOULD HELP, GREATLY. INSTEAD ANOTHER RINGWORM HAS SHONE UP,,,SO NOW I'M BAFFLED ABOUT HOW AND WITH WHAT TO TREAT HIM WITH,,,,,,,,I REALLY WOULD APPREICIATE YOUR BEST KNOLEDGE BEFORE I BLEACH MY HUSBAND'S SKIN OFF HIS LEG!!!!!!
Wed, 22 May 2013
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Welcome to healthcare magic forum
Thank you for your question.'
I am Dr Gaurav Patel ,dermatologist.
I understand your concern regarding your husband's skin problem.
He has fungal infection and need to take medicine for it.
What you have done is temporary solution.
He need to consult dermatologist.
Anti fungal cream and tablets will help him.
Clotrimazole is good antifungal cream.
Tell him to keep the skin dry and clean.
Avoid wearing tight and thick cloths.
it will take 6 weeks to have completely cure.
I hope i answered your question.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards.
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Spreading Ringworms On Legs. Relief From Pouring Pure Bleach Over. Guide

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic forum Thank you for your question. I am Dr Gaurav Patel ,dermatologist. I understand your concern regarding your husband s skin problem. He has fungal infection and need to take medicine for it. What you have done is temporary solution. He need to consult dermatologist. Anti fungal cream and tablets will help him. Clotrimazole is good antifungal cream. Tell him to keep the skin dry and clean. Avoid wearing tight and thick cloths. it will take 6 weeks to have completely cure. I hope i answered your question. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards.