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    Nov 3, 2011, 06:31 PM
    My 3yr old has small hard sores on his head
    As well as small bald spots all over. He says the lumps hurt and some times they burst and bleed. The bald spots are itchy. Lumps are hard with dry scab. The doctor says it's ring worm, but the antibiotics are not working.

    Someone please help.
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    Nov 3, 2011, 06:37 PM
    What medication is he on?
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    Nov 3, 2011, 06:45 PM
    Griseofulvin.
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    Nov 3, 2011, 06:58 PM
    It takes awhile to combat problems like ring worm, jock itch, athlete's foot, etc:

    Although your symptoms may get better in a few days, you will have to take griseofulvin for a long time before the infection is completely gone. It is usually taken for 2 to 4 weeks for skin infections, 4 to 6 weeks for hair and scalp infections...
    source: NIH

    How long has it been?

    Also, please be aware:

    you should plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Griseofulvin may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
    source: NIH

    Ring Worm isn't really a worm, it is a fungus and is caught by coming in contact with people, towels, clothes, like hats in this case, and other objects that have the fungus.
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    Nov 3, 2011, 07:04 PM
    This is the correct medication for "ring worm"

    If it is so serious you may want to discuss with the doctor if other cremes or items may help with the itching
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