A member asked:

I've had impetigo for 2 weeks now, & the cream and antibiotics that the doctor gave me was healing it. but now it's on my side & looks like ringworm?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

It may well be: It may have been ringworm all along the impetiginized, or you may have a second eruption. You can try over-the-counter ringworm Rx and/or get seen again

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/30/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Recheck: Have it rechecked or send a picture. You may have both and will need a different medication to treat ringworm. All the best and thank you.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 6/1/2016

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A member asked:

I've had impetigo for 2 weeks now, & the cream and antibiotics that the doctor gave me was healing it. but now it's on my side & looks like ringworm?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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