How do I know if my child has ringworm?

How do I know if my child has ringworm?

What are the symptoms of ringworm in a child?

1. Whitening of the skin between the toes.
2. Scaling of the feet.
3. Itchy rash on the feet.
4. Blisters on the feet.

How does a kid get ringworm?

Ringworm is spread by contact with infected humans, animals and contaminated objects and surfaces. Children are most likely to be infected by other people who already have ringworm, via school playgrounds, gyms, contaminated clothing, bath mats, towels, damp floors and showers.

What does a ringworm look like when it first starts?

Recognizing ringworm symptoms red, itchy, or scaly patches, or raised areas of skin called plaques. patches that develop blisters or pustules. patches that may be redder on the outside edges or resemble a ring. patches with edges that are defined and raised.

Do I need to take my child to the doctor for ringworm?

Contact a healthcare provider within 24 hours if pus is present, the rash is warm to the touch, painful, or has streaking beyond the initial lesions, or if your child had a recent tick bite and a rash that looks like ringworm appears.

Do you need to see a doctor for ringworm?

When should you call your doctor? If you suspect you have ringworm of the skin, call your doctor if: You have patches of skin that are itchy, red, or scaly with bumps that look like blisters, and they have not improved after 2 weeks of treatment with a nonprescription antifungal product.

Can ringworm look like bug bites?

Granuloma annulare is most often confused with ringworm. It also may look like insect bites. One insect bite in particular may resemble granuloma annulare.

Does ringworm start as little bumps?

Ringworm is not caused by a worm. The infection starts as a rash with tiny red pimples. The pimples slowly spread and form a round or oval ring, typically ½ to 1 inch (12 to 25 mm) in size. The edges of the area are red, raised or scaly.