Other conditions that occasionally look like ringworm include seborrhea, psoriasis, pityriasis, contact dermatitis (such as poison oak), drug reactions, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, erythema migrans (a rash seen in Lyme disease), and even lupus.
What can be mistaken for ringworm?
There are a variety of ringworm imposters that could be causing you or your child's rash. The two most common conditions are nummular eczema and granuloma annulare. Nummular eczema causes circular patches of dry skin that can burn or become dry and scaly.
What skin conditions look like ringworm?
Other rashes can look like ringworm, including spider bites, nummular eczema, and Lyme disease, a more serious infection that produces a bull's-eye shaped rash. These require different treatments, so it's important to consult a medical professional.
What is a rash that looks like a circle?
A circular rash is typical of ringworm (a contagious fungal skin infection. But it may also occur due to other skin conditions such as Lyme disease, eczema, psoriasis, pityriasis rosea, or granuloma annulare. Contact your healthcare provider for a diagnosis of any circular rash that does not resolve quickly.
What bacterial infection looks like ringworm?
Pityriasis rosea will often appear with a so-called herald patch, a single, round or oval lesion that can develop on any part of the body but primarily the trunk. The circular shape of the lesion is often mistaken for ringworm.
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