crazyjen asked:
I have a rash on my leg that is spreading and I think is might be ringworm. The problem is I am out of the country so it is hard for me to go the doctor. What could happen if i don’t treat it? And how can I know it is ringworm for sure? I read that it is itchy, but mine isn’t.
I have a rash on my leg that is spreading and I think is might be ringworm. The problem is I am out of the country so it is hard for me to go the doctor. What could happen if i don’t treat it? And how can I know it is ringworm for sure? I read that it is itchy, but mine isn’t.
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Does it look like a circle?
It will continue to grow and will leave a scar if un-treated.
You can apply iodine (first aid products) to the circle and it will kill the ringworm.
The lesion are red elevated, rapidly growing ringlike sore on the skin. The center of the ring may be clear. The sore itself may contain scales, crust, or fluid-filled areas. Itching and pain may accompany the sore.
If it doesn’t fit this pattern it could be nummular eczema.
Only a skin scrap viewed under a microscope will be able to determine if it is truly ringworm.
If you have access to a pharmacy you can get some OTC antifungal medication such as Lotrimin (clotrimazole) or Tinactin (tolnaftate) or Lotrisone(combination antifungal and steroid) will be sufficient until you get to a doctor or dermatologist.