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Circular, red, raised rash

Circular, red, raised rash

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Elevated round red rash on the skin. Common causes include ringworm (fungal skin infection), but this can be caused by other infections and injuries.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

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