Ring worm infection on leg and arm

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Asked for Female, 63 Years

I have been suffering from diabetes since 15y and i got a fungal infection of ringworm,plz suggest should i undergo a fungal culture test or use my daily dusting powder(zocon) along with dry rid cream and zocon tablets

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakesh Parikh

Diabetologist 23 yrs exp Jaipur

Antifungal therapy should work if your sugars are under control. If not you need to bring them down first

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