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Are Dry Marks On Chest And Arm With Hair Fall Indicative Of Ring Worm Infection?

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Posted on Sun, 19 Apr 2015
Question: Is it possible to see a ring worm infection when I get out off the shower,because iv seen what look likes mark dry marks on my chest and arm and I have been losing my hair falling out in strands'ii have talked with doctors online they said it could be fungal infection I thought I was demoted I'm itchy in my scrotom area private area'
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dryness can indicate a fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Ring worm infection presents with dryness, redness and itching over the skin .

A normal person can perceive it as an increased dryness over the skin.

In case you are suspecting this infection, you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. You have a feature to upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures.

Dr XXXXXXX Paul
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Are Dry Marks On Chest And Arm With Hair Fall Indicative Of Ring Worm Infection?

Brief Answer: Dryness can indicate a fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. Ring worm infection presents with dryness, redness and itching over the skin . A normal person can perceive it as an increased dryness over the skin. In case you are suspecting this infection, you can click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page. You have a feature to upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it. I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me with the pictures. Dr XXXXXXX Paul