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Ringworm on Body (cont.)

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Ringworm on Body Prevention

To avoid ringworm infection, avoid contact with suspicious lesions, wear loose-fitting clothes, avoid sharing clothes, and after showering, dry off completely. Examine all family members for signs of tinea, as reinfection may occur.

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