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How do i tell the difference between ringworm and other skin rashes?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Not: difficult for trained professionals. Usually tinea corporisor ring worm is usually circular with central clearing while other rashes look different depending on the etiology

Answered 7/6/2018

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A member asked:

How do i tell the difference between ringworm and other skin rashes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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