Question 1

what does ringworm look like?

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Ringworm: Red rash with a sharp border; sometimes the outer border is ring shaped.  Has nothing to do with worms; actually caused by fungus (eg tinea or candida).

Question 2

what does a ringworm look like typically?

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See sample picture: It is usually a ring-shaped lesion with serpentine borders and mild, flaky scales. Topical lamisil, lotrimin, or tinactin (tolnaftate) are available otc and all seem to work quite well for simple ringworm on body, not scalp/bearded areas. Keep area clean, dry and apply the cream 2-3x/day should get rid of it in about 10-14 days. If not better, consult doc for possible alternate diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 3

what does ringworm look like when it first starts?

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A scaly ring: "ringworm" is a fungal infection that usually appears as a scaly red ring with a clear center.  It tends to be extremely itchy.

Question 4

what is ringworm and what does it look like in general?

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A fungal infection: A fungal infection often with ring-shaped lesion with serpentine borders and mild, flaky scales. Topical lamisil, lotrimin, or tinactin (tolnaftate) are available otc and all seem to work fine for simple ringworm on body, not scalp/bearded areas. Keep area clean, dry and apply the cream 2-3x/day should get rid of it in about 10-14 days. If not better, consult doc for possible alternate diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 5

i have ringworm and i am taking sopranox, how long before it starts to clear up? what will it start to look like when it heals? can it still spread?

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Complete eradication: Various tenea sp of fungus cause 'ringworm'  ring like appearance due to central healing and peripheral spreading is difficult to eradicate with out rx strength medication, you may be spreading from one spot to other, or still getting transmitted from same person , same pet , same dirt.  You have to see a dermatologist for complete eradication and cure and prevent the source.

Question 6

what is a ringworm look like in your skin?

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See sample picture: It is usually a ring-shaped lesion with serpentine borders and mild, flaky scales. Topical lamisil, lotrimin, or tinactin (tolnaftate) are available otc and all seem to work quite well for simple ringworm on body, not scalp/bearded areas. Keep area clean, dry and apply the cream 2-3x/day should get rid of it in about 10-14 days. If not better, consult doc for possible alternate diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 7

what does ringworm look like when it's healing?

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Tinea corporis: Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a fungal infection of the skin generally characterized (intially) by a red raised round patch, followed by central clearing and an advancing border.  Treatment is with topical antifungals.     Healing lesions are usually brown and dry, and with time should assume the color of the surrounding skin.  Moisturizing may help it normalize faster.

Question 8

as a concerned teacher i need to know how does a ringworm look like?

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Ringworm: Itchy red raised scaly patches that may blister & ooze, with sharply defined edges, more red around the outside looking like rings. If affect the hair, u may see bald patches. If affect nails, they become discolored & thick & may crumble.

Question 9

what does ringworm look like and are any at home treatments?

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Red ring, clear middle: Ringworm rash is slightly raised, red ring with normal looking skin in the middle. It may be slightly itchy or not itchy at all. Home treatments? Tea tree oil, athlete's foot cream [clotrimazole, miconazole, lotrimin, terbinafine, tolnaftate]. Keep it covered. Don't share your clothing, towels, hairbrushes or other personal items. If it spreads or doesn't get better after 4 weeks, then see your doc.

Question 10

what does ringworm on the face look like when it's healing?

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Skin gets lighter: While the skin is healing after a fungal infection, as the redness goes away the skin may be lighter than the rest of your normal skin. Protected from the sun with a sunscreen and with time your normal pigment will return.

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