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I have a small circular red bump with little scabs in it by my underarm. since its a ringworm type infection ..if i touched it then touched a part on my body will it be there?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Maybe: The description you provide is not specific to ringworm & may be a sign of another common skin infection. Either way point to point spread of either can happen when a contaminated finger places the germ in a new location, aided by scratching. Good hand washing can reduce spread as can covering the area involved.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 12/3/2018

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A member asked:

I have a small circular red bump with little scabs in it by my underarm. since its a ringworm type infection ..if i touched it then touched a part on my body will it be there?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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