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Anyone know what this is?

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imtheonlyone · 21/10/2015 21:38

My son has this mark on his back? Anyone know what it is? Scared to google it!!!! Should I be taking him to the doctors with it?? Thanks!

Anyone know what this is?
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NomNomDePlum · 21/10/2015 21:41

looks like ringworm

Every1KnowsJeffTheJerkOlantern · 21/10/2015 21:41

Looks like ringworm to me. You'll need an anti fungal cream for it.

ShowOfHands · 21/10/2015 21:42

It's ringworm. It's a fungal skin condition (nowt to do with worms at all) and needs an anti-fungal cream to clear it up.

Not sure if a pharmacist can give it to you?

ShowOfHands · 21/10/2015 21:44

Just googled for you. You can just ask a pharmacist for some cream.

Don't panic. It's just like athlete's foot but on a different bit of the body. It is contagious though so keep up good hygiene, separate towels etc.

imtheonlyone · 21/10/2015 21:44

Ok thanks! Could I use a thrush cream on it???

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SlipperyJack · 21/10/2015 21:45

If it's ringworm, and you have pets (especially cats/dogs) you'll need to treat them too or you risk reinfection.

imtheonlyone · 21/10/2015 21:46

No pets here but thanks. He seems to pick up everything my lad!!!!

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