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Can mupirocin be used on ringworm?

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Mupirocin (aka - Bactroban) is an anti-biotic cream - therefore, it would NOT alleviate ring-worm (Tinea Corporis). You wil need a specific anti-fungal cream to eliminate this specific rash.

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