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Is ringworm painful

Updated: 11/17/2022
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Symptoms of ringworm include red, raised, scaly patches on the skins that itch severely and can also blister and ooze. It can be incredibly uncomfortable but can be treated by over-the-counter creams that contain miconazole or clotrimazole.

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