What does ringworm look like

Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooze. The patches often have sharply-defined edges. They are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in the center. This may create the appearance of a ring. Ringworm is c…

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Ringworm is a fungal skin infection which appears as a small reddish ring on the skin. The scientific name of this disease is Tinea corporis. The parts of your body that are mostly covered, and are warm and moist are most susceptible to thi…

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Ring shaped patches on the skin is one of the potent signs of this disease. These patches usually associate with itchiness and redness. In some cases, the hair may disappear from the affected parts. Besides that, ringworm severely damages o…

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What does a ringworm look like on a puppy?

Q: I found a sore on the back of my puppies leg and I took her to the vet and they told me it was a ringworm. I googled it and what’s on her leg looks nothing like a ringworm. It has a scab over it and it has hair on it too it’s not bold like the pictures i saw but I still got the cream. I don’t think it’s a ringworm but I’m not sure.

A: Ringworm is a fungus, and not in any way a worm. It usually makes a circular sore, which has hair loss. However, in early stages, it still has some hair, scabs and won’t necessarily be hairless. ..So, likely the infection on your puppy has not progressed to balding the spot.I hope the vet told you it was contagious to humans and cats..Always wash your hands well after applying the cream, or wear gloves.It is the same kind of fungus that causes Athlete’s foot and Jock itch..

what does ringworm look like when it is healing?

Q: I picked up a little spot of ringworm at my mother in laws house from her stupid cat. I didn’t have any symptoms for two weeks except for severe itching in the spot. I’ve never had this problem before and when a spot showed up it took me a good week to figure out what it was. I’ve been applying lotramin and athletes foot spray on it two to three times a day for a week and a half. yesterday it started flaking a little and peeling like a sunburn kind of but the spot isn’t going away. Today it is peeling more and actually leaking clear fluid out of it. I need to know what ringworm looks like and what it does when it’s healing? I know what it looks like when it’s eating away at the flesh but I would like to know that it is going away, it’s very frustrating!

A: Ringworm is a flora, or a fungus and your treatment with athletes foot spray may have helped but, not quit good enough. If it is ringworm you should find out for sure, it sounds like it but, the spray should have helped. Go to the pharmacy and get some salve, ask the pharmacist. Something over the counter. If it doesn’t you’ll have to see your doctor.

How quickly does ringworm look like classic ringworm?

Q: My 1yr. old has an almost perfect circle on his cheek and it’s red. It just appeared today and has not gone away. I also have a dog in the house that was diagnosed with ringworm last week and is now on medication. I’m scared that my little guy has caught the ringworm from my dog…but I can’t tell for sure if that’s what it is. It is extremely dry in our house so the spot could also be just a dry patch of skin. How long does it take to notice if it’s just a typical dry patch or if it’s something more?

A: Go to your local pharmacy and get an anti-fungal medication, which is sold over the counter. Ask the pharmacist for help if you are not sure which to purchase. Ring worm clears up quickly when treated. Tinactin is one such cream that you can try but do ask to speak with your pharmacist first.