Question 1

Why do i get recurring ringworm around my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Does the area around your mouth stay moist?  Is it abraded, by using tissues, nervous irritation, other?  Does your significant other have ringworm anywhere?  Are you sure this is ringworm?  See a dermatologist.  Hope this clears up.

Question 2

Is it possible to get ringworm on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Yes Candida or thrush is a fungus as ringworm, and can affect the tongue

Question 3

My 6 yr old son looks like he has ringworm. dr said it wasn't. but now there's full circle on top lip and inside. how do i get rid if it? had for week

Accepted Answer

I will advice you to take him back to your pediatrician for recheck or take him to a dermatologist if you want second opinion.We can not advice you what it may be without looking at the rash and making a proper diagnosis of the rash.

Question 4

A cousin of mine had ringworm/fungus infection on his head resulting in hair loss and bald patches. the infection cleared on its own, he did not visit a doctor or applied any ointment. is it possible to get hair backon those patches? any solution?

Accepted Answer

Quite often hair in those scarred  down areas does not regrow. See dermatologist for confirmation and poss tx.

Question 5

What can i take by mouth for ringworm while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

But Lamisil (terbinafine) at twice daily may work just fine and have less effect on your breast milk.

Question 6

My daughter has ringworm on her shoulder.she was scratching it.can she spread the ringworm to her mouth/tongue?how long does ringworm last on surfaces

Accepted Answer

Tinea Corporis aka ringworm is a fungal skin infection contracted from humans. animals, inanimate objects (ex, sport equipment). Common in hot, humid climates. Causes round, scaly, red, itchy plaques usually head, neck, extremities, or skin areas in contact with infected source. Treatment with antifungal med is required. Treat affected pets also, cleanse contaminated surfaces. See your doctor now.

Question 7

I have this thing in my mouth on my left cheek looks like a ringworm but its skin color i been on meds after that it came not sexual active?

Accepted Answer

There are a variety of lesions that can occur in or around the mouth and that can affect the cheek area. Most are benign, but some may be indicative of serious disorders. Proper diagnosis is the key to a successful treatment. See a dentist for evaluation and diagnosis.

Question 8

Hi dr. i have a thing that looks like a sore on the side of my cheeck like by my jawline side on the outside not inside my mouth and now i have a swolen gland under my chin which is getting painfull , i thought the sore was a ringworm but it is not ?

Accepted Answer

You should go and get this checked by your Doctor or specialist Dermatologist right away.  Please do not wait a moment longer. And dont pick at it!

Question 9

Does ringworm only affect cutaneous areas or can it affect mucous membranes like mouth lips nose and eyes as well?

Accepted Answer

Unusual to see this on mucous membranes, but can happen.

Question 10

I suddenly got a small "weird" circle, about 3mm diameter right on the head of my penis.  i am uncircumcised.  can this be ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Not likely ringworm. Could be a cyst, gland or if vesicle like, herpes.

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Is it possible to get ringworm on your tongue?

My 6 yr old son looks like he has ringworm. dr said it wasn't. but now there's full circle on top lip and inside. how do i get rid if it? had for week

A cousin of mine had ringworm/fungus infection on his head resulting in hair loss and bald patches. the infection cleared on its own, he did not visit a doctor or applied any ointment. is it possible to get hair backon those patches? any solution?

What can i take by mouth for ringworm while breastfeeding?

My daughter has ringworm on her shoulder.she was scratching it.can she spread the ringworm to her mouth/tongue?how long does ringworm last on surfaces

I have this thing in my mouth on my left cheek looks like a ringworm but its skin color i been on meds after that it came not sexual active?

Hi dr. i have a thing that looks like a sore on the side of my cheeck like by my jawline side on the outside not inside my mouth and now i have a swolen gland under my chin which is getting painfull , i thought the sore was a ringworm but it is not ?

Does ringworm only affect cutaneous areas or can it affect mucous membranes like mouth lips nose and eyes as well?

I suddenly got a small "weird" circle, about 3mm diameter right on the head of my penis. i am uncircumcised. can this be ringworm?

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