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How do you know if it's ringworm or something else?

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Created: 2022-06-03 04:57:10

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Sometimes a skin biopsy of the lesion or rash is required for a dermatologist to be able to diagnose whether it is ringworm or not. If you are experiencing symptoms of ringworm or are concerned about a new or worsening rash, then call your dermatologist today to schedule an appointment.


What looks like ringworm but is not ringworm?

Psoriasis. Psoriasis could be mistaken for ringworm because of the itchy red patches and scales that are symptoms of the condition. Unlike ringworm, psoriasis is not a fungal infection, it's a skin condition that accelerates the skin cell life cycle.

What does beginning ringworm look like?

Symptom: The Ring-Shaped Rash This rash may resemble a target or a bullseye, and it usually has raised edges. Finding one of these is a helpful way to distinguish this rash from other common skin rashes such as eczema. Eczema and other rashes may appear similar to ringworm, but they require very different treatment.

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