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Conditions Ringworm.

CavyLoves

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I have developed ringworm from my dominant pig. He always lays against my chin and thats where I have it. How do I take care of the ringworm thats on him?. Do I bathe him in a specific shampoo or what? I dont know what to put on me, eather. I`ve had it for alittle over a week. Sorry if this is on the wrong thread. :/
 

foggycreekcavy

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You can attempt to treat yourself using an over the counter fungal cream or you can take him to the vet, and you to a doctor.
 

JessicaSayzRawr

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The cream you get is the stuff you'd get for athletes foot. You can get it at walmart or your local drug store.
 

Meaghan

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Like mentioned before, it's just athlete's foot cream you put on ringworm. However, I thought I'd mention that if it doesn't improve after a week or so, go to your dermatologist; it's likely not ringworm, but pityriasis rosea. I thought I got ringworm a couple years ago, but it was actually that. It's a virus that spreads easily in spring and summer months. Unfortunately, I hope for your sake it is ringworm because pityriasis rosea has no cure because it is a virus just like the common cold, and can last for several months. I developed mine in February, and had it for almost 8 months. It's incredibly itchy, too. =/
 
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