A member asked:

My daughter has a rash that looks like ringworm. it started under her armpit yesterday and today it has spread on her whole body. it is not itchy or soar. she has eczema. should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rash: If this rash has spread to most of her body, I would recommend having this assessed.

Answered 7/5/2020

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Need to examine: If the rash is affecting the whole body, it is unlikely to be ringworm. Fifth disease, a viral infection, is on possibility. Visit this site for information on this topic and talk to your doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parvovirus-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20376085?p=10&pos=10 Wish you and your daughter good health!

Answered 7/5/2020

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