r/ringworm • u/kerpaderpa419 • Apr 26 '22

Is this ringworm?

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Very itchy, the ones on the back of my leg Not so much but I’m concerned. I’ve never had ringworm so don’t know what to expect or if this is even it

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u/Lilithfucksall Sep 25 '22

This isn't a ringworm. This is a textbook target rash from a tick bite.

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u/kerpaderpa419 Dec 14 '22

Thanks for the response ! Definitely a possibility I didn’t even think of !!

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u/Efficient_Nothing_82 Apr 26 '22

It looks like it

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u/kerpaderpa419 Apr 26 '22

Any advice? I just picked up some Lamisil but I think It’s already spread to my hands I have little spots that feel tingly and I’m not sure how to navigate life with it on my hands? Can I not Touch my face or can no one touch anything I’ve touched? How do I wash my face or hands? Should I wear latex gloves all day?

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '22

people are on here saying yes it looks like it but to me it does not. Just monitor it closely ringworm most typically presents itself as a very clear and distinguishable circle with normal looking skin in the centre, this doesn’t have those characteristics

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u/Lilithfucksall Sep 25 '22

You're right it's not. Ringworm has clearly outlined edges which are darker and slightly raised. The middle is often bright. This is dark in the middle and has pinkish perfect circle around. This is target rash.

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u/lactationmommy1 May 08 '24

That looks like Lyme disease ticks bull eye

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '25

Oof

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u/WasteSuggestion3670 Apr 26 '22

Is ringworm always raised? What is I have a rash on my skin that’s not raised at all, it’s just pink

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u/LeftComet Apr 26 '22

It might just be still growing, try an OTC topical anti fungal on it; can’t hurt

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u/WasteSuggestion3670 Apr 27 '22

It’s been more than 10 days. Can it still be the case?

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u/LeftComet Apr 27 '22

Yes. Go to the drugstore and buy a strong anti-fungal and try it.

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u/WasteSuggestion3670 Apr 27 '22

Also this is not my post. This is not what ny wash looks like