Question 1

How can i tell the difference between eczema and ring worm?

Accepted Answer

Both are often round and have scale, but typically ringworm grows outward, with central clearing.  Also, eczema is typically very itchy, whereas ringworm is generally not unless it gets infected...

Question 2

I have a patchy itchy skin that sometimes feels rashy what is it ? eczema? ring worm?

Accepted Answer

Rashes are very difficult to diagnose without any photos. From the description it sounds like eczema, but it should really been seen by a physician. You can always make a consult appointment with a HealthTap doc to show pictures and for further evaluation.

Question 3

My 8 month has a round red rash on her right cheek, is it eczema or ring worm? it doesn't seem to bother her and gives away with cortisone lotion

Accepted Answer

Skin rashes are common in infants & a single patch of rash can be a lot of things.From drool rash to ringworm to allergic reaction, etc. If it improves with hydrocortizone it is probably not ringworm. It doesn't sound worrisome at this point so you can bring it up with your pcp at the next scheduled visit.

Question 4

The ring worm on my hand seems to not go away. but if the ring worm is gone could it be eczema that took its place.it itches like crazy. & with heat?

Accepted Answer

It could even have been eczema from the beginning; sometimes they're hard to tell apart. Make sure you're using hypoallergenic skin cleansers and lotions, and if you've already used a fungal cream 3 times daily for 2 weeks without improvement, stop that and start Hydrocortisone 1% ointment 2 times daily. If not improving after a few days, please see your doctor soon.

Question 5

My sister has these red, itchless, flat circles on your upper legs. she's 7. what are they? not chicken pox. not ring worm. not hives. not eczema.

Accepted Answer

It could be eczema or warts, or an allergic reaction to something. Rashes are best treated in person so the doctor can see and feel to determine what it is.

Question 6

What is the difference between eczema, psoriasis and ringworm?

Accepted Answer

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition due to genetic defects in the proteins and lipids supporting the skin layer/barrier called the epidermis. Ringworm is a skin infection due to a fungus. Psoriasis changes the life cycle of skin cells causing cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. Extra skin cells form thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches, that are painful.

Question 7

I suffer from eczema on the hands year round. i recently developed two perfectly round rings on the side of my hands. can ringworm be painful?

Accepted Answer

Eczema is common caused by contact allergens (gloves, wetness, fur) and causes inflammation which is itchy.  The areas you are referring to might have become lichenified or inflamed to the point where they are red, thickened, and painful.  This does not discount the fact that skin breakdown from eczema can increase your chance of opportunistic infections like the fungus that causes ringworm.

Question 8

Can worm infestation cause eczema?

Accepted Answer

It can make you itch. So probably yes.

Question 9

My friend has eczema i often believe she has ringworm how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Why not to visit the doctor office? He can take a scraping of the lesion to be sure, that is not a ringworm.

Question 10

Can ringworm be misdiagnosed as eczema?

Accepted Answer

There is a lot in common between eczema and ringworm.

Whats the difference between eczema and ring worm

How can i tell the difference between eczema and ring worm?

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I have a patchy itchy skin that sometimes feels rashy what is it ? eczema? ring worm?

My 8 month has a round red rash on her right cheek, is it eczema or ring worm? it doesn't seem to bother her and gives away with cortisone lotion

The ring worm on my hand seems to not go away. but if the ring worm is gone could it be eczema that took its place.it itches like crazy. & with heat?

My sister has these red, itchless, flat circles on your upper legs. she's 7. what are they? not chicken pox. not ring worm. not hives. not eczema.

What is the difference between eczema, psoriasis and ringworm?

I suffer from eczema on the hands year round. i recently developed two perfectly round rings on the side of my hands. can ringworm be painful?

Can worm infestation cause eczema?

My friend has eczema i often believe she has ringworm how can i tell?

Can ringworm be misdiagnosed as eczema?

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