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Comment from: ringworm, 25-34 Male (Patient) Published: September 07

For the last 4 months I have been having old ringworm around my private area and thighs. I have already had treatment but it has not yet cleared. I am so very irritated.

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Ringworm is caused by a fungus. See Answer

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