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Will Ringworm Infection In Leg Spread To My Private Parts?

I went to the dermatologist a week ago and he said I had ringworm on my legs, the cream he prescribed me is helping the ones on my legs. But I think by scratching I spread it to the right side of my vagina. and I need it to go away asap, should I put that cream he prescribed me there?
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Hello,
This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question.

Ringworm infections, can be spread in the groin area, but not in the mucous part.

Yes, its safe to use the cream in the vagina as well, because creams are made to be used in the skin and in mucous also.

Make sure to keep the skin as dry as possible.
Very rarely the antifungal medicines can give redness and irritation sensation as a side effect. If that happens, I would recommend to go and meet your doctor again, so he prescribes one that your sensitive area tolerates better.

Take care.
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Will Ringworm Infection In Leg Spread To My Private Parts?

Hello, This is Dr. Klarida Papaqako answering your question. Ringworm infections, can be spread in the groin area, but not in the mucous part. Yes, its safe to use the cream in the vagina as well, because creams are made to be used in the skin and in mucous also. Make sure to keep the skin as dry as possible. Very rarely the antifungal medicines can give redness and irritation sensation as a side effect. If that happens, I would recommend to go and meet your doctor again, so he prescribes one that your sensitive area tolerates better. Take care.