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What are the symptoms of ringworm?
Ringworm may be itchy or have no symptoms at all. Affected individuals usually seek medical care because of the appearance of the lesions.
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What does ringworm look like?
Ringworm typically appears as a round, pink or red, flat patch or slightly elevated plaque with central clearing and scaly (flaky) or crusted raised borders (Figure 1). It generally begins as a small round spot that grows outward over weeks to months, forming a ring shape. Ringworm may occur anywhere on the exposed skin of the trunk, arms, and legs, though in wrestlers, it is most common on the head, neck, and arms.
Ringworm has several variants. It is not always circular or oval, but may be consist of more wavy, irregular lines (Figures 3 and 4). There may be multiple circles on one person (Figure 5). When caused by a fungus that usually infects animals, it may be bright red and raised, or contain pus bumps. It may be concentrated in and around hair follicles. When ringworm has been treated with topical corticosteroids, it may resemble other skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, making diagnosis difficult.
When ringworm occurs on the arms, legs, or trunk, it is called tinea corporis. When it occurs on the non-hairy skin of the face, it is called tinea faciei (Figure 6). Infection of the hair, nails, groin, feet, and hands is not considered to be ringworm and will not be discussed here.
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Figure 3. Ringworm on the ankle has grown into a large irregular shape with scaly borders and central clearing. Photograph courtesy of Dr. Kenneth E. Greer.
Figure 4. A patient with extensive ringworm on the back, forming overlapping rings. Photograph courtesy of Dr. Kenneth E. Greer.
Figure 5. Multiple ringworm lesions, some with a more scaly appearance and others that are more inflamed. Photograph courtesy of Dr. Kenneth E. Greer.
Figure 6. Ringworm on the face in an adult. Photograph courtesy of Dr. Kenneth E. Greer..
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Ringworm is a fungal infection which can effect any part of body from scalp to toes. Though the name is ringworm, it has nothing to do with ringworm. The ringworm can be irritating on the skin or otherwise. It is completely curable and is no big cause of concern as Lichen Planus, though it is more comman than that. It can be cured using anti fungal creams or using homeopathic medicines.
Nancy Malik - 22 Mar 2011