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Are Itchy Round Rashes On The Abdomen And Legs Symptoms Of Ringworm Infection Or Pityriasis Rosea?

Is this pityriasis rosea or ringworm. It was really itchy and started as a couple round “bite” looking marks on my abdomen, now a couple weeks later I am infested and have multiple round rings on my legs back but mainly on my abdomen. They’re slightly itchy and I have just been applying ketoconazole because my doctor said it is ring worms that have spread since I didn’t treat for two weeks when it first appeared. I am just scared that I am not treating this correctly
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It certainly sounds like tinea, (ringworm).

Fungal infection/tinea takes up to 4-6 weeks to heal completely.

Also, the dual treatment of internal anti-fungal capsules and topical antifungal creams work better and faster.

Any breaks or interruptions in treatment can lead to the infection erupting back.

I suggest you visit your concerned doctor for a thorough review and a prescription for oral and topical antifungals.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Smruti Pevekar,
Dermatologist
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Are Itchy Round Rashes On The Abdomen And Legs Symptoms Of Ringworm Infection Or Pityriasis Rosea?

Hi, It certainly sounds like tinea, (ringworm). Fungal infection/tinea takes up to 4-6 weeks to heal completely. Also, the dual treatment of internal anti-fungal capsules and topical antifungal creams work better and faster. Any breaks or interruptions in treatment can lead to the infection erupting back. I suggest you visit your concerned doctor for a thorough review and a prescription for oral and topical antifungals. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Smruti Pevekar, Dermatologist