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 ringworm be mistaken for?
Ringworm is sometimes mistaken for forms of eczema and other skin conditions, like psoriasis. Unlike nummular eczema, the affected areas don't vary in color, and the patches don't burn and sometimes don't even itch.
What looks like ringworm in humans but isn t?
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 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.
Is there a rash that looks 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.
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