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Does ringworm start as a spot?

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Ringworm on the scalp may start as a small sore that looks like a pimple before becoming patchy, flaky, or scaly. These flakes may look like dandruff. It can make some hair fall out or break into stubble, leaving a bald spot. It also can make the scalp swollen, tender, and red.


Does ringworm start as a red spot?

The main symptom of ringworm is a rash. It may look red, silver or darker than surrounding skin, depending on your skin tone. The rash may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy. Ringworm can appear anywhere on the body, including the scalp (tinea capitis) and groin (jock itch).

Does ringworm appear suddenly?

When acute, the fungus causes itchy, red patches that suddenly appear and may fill with pus and spread rapidly. When chronic, the infection spreads by slightly inflamed rashes more slowly, and tends to appear in body folds.

How do I know its a ringworm?

What are the signs and symptoms of ringworm?1Roundish, flat patches that have a raised, scaly border.2On light-colored skin, the patches tend to be red or pink.3On skin of color, the patches are usually brown or gray.4Patches can grow slowly, increasing in size and appearing on more areas of the body.Ringworm: Signs and symptoms - American Academy of Dermatology

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