Can I still have my TT surgery with a ringworm outbreak?

November 13, 2015
Asked By:ktrygrl in Lagrange, GA

I've been treating a ringworm outbreak since September. Until a couple of nights ago, I was no longer symptomatic. I still have 3 more doses (1/week) of Diflucan and have restarted using Nystatin cream, but my TT surgery is 5 days away. Will I still be able to have my TT even though my ringworms seem to be flaring up again? What should I do?

Answers (14)

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November 14, 2015

Answer: Ringworm

November 14, 2015

Answer: Ringworm

November 16, 2015

Answer: No

November 16, 2015

Answer: No

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