The telltale signs of the fungal infection ringworm, include an area of the skin that may be:. It may also have a slightly raised border. If the border of the patch slightly raises and extends outward, roughly forming a circle, it might resemble a worm or a snake. Ringworm is actually caused by mold-like parasites — no actual worm is involved. If caught early it can be cleared with an antifungal cream or ointment. If it covers a large area of skin, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medicine.
Like ringworm, eczema is often first noticed as an itchy, red patch. Other symptoms may include:. Because it often looks like a ring of small skin-colored, pink or red bumps, granuloma annulare might be mistakenly identified as ringworm.
The diameter of the rings can be up to 2 inches. Psoriasis could be mistaken for ringworm because of the itchy red patches and scales that are symptoms of the condition.
The symptoms of psoriasis can be addressed with a variety of treatments including:. With its itchy, red rash, contact dermatitis might be confused with ringworm. Contact dermatitis occurs when your body reacts to a chemical, such as a skin care product or detergent. Like ringworm, a key to treating contact dermatitis is avoidance. With ringworm, a contagious fungal infection, you avoid infected people, animals, and objects. With contact dermatitis you identify and avoid the substance that triggers the condition.
Treatment might include steroid ointments or creams and oral medications such as antihistamines or corticosteroids. A bullseye rash is a common sign of Lyme disease. Because of its circular appearance, it can be mistaken for ringworm. If you have a rash and notice any of the symptoms in this video, see a board-certified dermatologist for treatment.
On most areas of the skin, it causes ring-shaped patches. What you see, however, changes when ringworm grows on the feet bottoms and sides , palms, nails, groin, beard area, or scalp. A ringworm infection on the skin is indicated by roundish, flat patches that have a raised, scaly border. Dry, scaly skin that usually begins between the toes and can spread to the bottom of the feet, sides, or both. Rash on one or both hands because touching the infected foot can spread the infection to your hands.
Signs of a ringworm infection on the feet can be indicated by itching, burning, and stinging on your soles and between your toes. Dry, scaly skin that usually begins between the toes can spread to the bottom of the feet, sides, or both. Signs of a ringworm infection on the hands can be widespread, with dry skin and deep cracks on the palm.
There may also be ring-shaped patches on the back of the hand. Signs of a ringworm infection on the nails begins with thickening of the tissue under the nail. Nails will also discolor and may start to lift away from the nail bed.
First sign: A red brown or gray in dark skin rash with swelling and itch in the crease where the leg meets the body. The first sign of a ringworm infection in the groin is a red brown or gray in dark skin rash with swelling and itch in the crease where the leg meets the body. This develops in men who can grow facial hair. Most men get it when they have contact with infected animal, which may explain why farmers and ranchers seem to develop it more often.
Signs and symptoms appear on the bearded area of the face and neck, and you may notice:. A ringworm infection can develop in men who can grow facial hair. Signs appear on the bearded area of the face and neck. Avoid sharing towels and other personal items. You can easily spread ringworm to others by sharing towels, hats, combs, and other personal items. The fungi can survive on objects for a long time. Wear shower thongs or waterproof shoes in locker rooms, showers that others use, and pool areas.
It also gives you some protection if someone else has ringworm. Disinfect or throw out infected items. The fungi that cause ringworm can survive for a long time. To avoid re-infecting yourself with infected items, you should wash clothes, towels, and bedding that you use while you have ringworm. Be sure to wash everything in hot, soapy water. If you cannot bear to toss shoes, you can disinfect them using an ultraviolet UV shoe sanitizer or ozone cabinet, which you can buy online.
Disinfecting items is also important because if you continue to use an infected item, treatment may not work. If you suspect your pet has ringworm, take the animal to your vet.
Dogs, cats, and other animals can pass ringworm to humans. Just as there are effective treatments for people, there are effective ringworm treatments for pets.
If treatment fails to clear the rash, tell your dermatologist. Virtually every case of ringworm can be successfully treated. Keep all follow-up appointments with your dermatologist.
Ringworm often clears with the first treatment a dermatologist prescribes. Sometimes, ringworm can be stubborn or patients unknowingly do something that prevents the treatment from working.
For these reasons, it best to keep follow-up appointments. Ringworm is very contagious. You can, however, reduce your risk.
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