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A member asked:
Can a ringworm have a scab on it? or, would that be something else?
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Perhaps with trauma: Any skin condition can become scabby from scratching or rubbing, even tinea or ringworm. Classically, tinea or ringworm is red, circular with a scaly "ring" at the edge. Without seeing it, it's tough to say if what you have is ringworm. I suggest seeing a dermatologist to evaluate the area. A simple scrapping of the scaly area for examination under the microscope will diagnose tinea.
Answered 6/18/2016
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