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Suggest Remedy For Itching And Swelling In Foot, Ankle, And Leg
Hello! I get ringworm once or twice every summer, so I m familiar with it and know what it is when it happens. I recently got it again, however this time it s on my ankle. My foot, ankle, and leg is swelling up. The skin is tight and the ringworm is, of course, itchy, but I m not experiencing any pain. The ringworm area is warm to the touch too. However, the swelling keeps getting worse. Does it sound like I have an infection? Should I go to the doctor to get antibiotics? Or will anti-fungal meds do the trick?
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Fungal infections can be associated with increased warmth and swelling if the infection is extensive.
If the infection is extensive, it may not respond to topical antifungals and then oral antifungals would be needed.
I hope this helps
Fungal infections can be associated with increased warmth and swelling if the infection is extensive.
If the infection is extensive, it may not respond to topical antifungals and then oral antifungals would be needed.
I hope this helps
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