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Is this ringworm? (Pic included)

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Tulipmonster · 31/03/2024 20:31

Noticed this on my 2.5yo’s arm as I was getting him out of the bath. He had slightly flushed cheeks but a normal temperature. I’ll take him to the pharmacy tomorrow but wouldn’t mind some reassurance tonight…

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Tulipmonster · 31/03/2024 20:33

Gahh, messed up the poll. “Yep, ringworm” was supposed to be the first poll answer!

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Haggisfish3 · 31/03/2024 20:35

It could be. Try giving an antihistamine and see if it makes any difference.

Wishfulthinking1977 · 31/03/2024 21:29

Tbh and I'm no expert! No that doesn't look like ringworm, that's more a deeper smaller circle? I could be wrong but it looks like more of a dermatitis rash? My daughter gets those when she is exposed to chlorine, which bizarrely enough never happened until she was about 7! Hope you get it sorted xx

Vintagegoth · 31/03/2024 21:33

My daughter has patches like these. Initially treated as ringworm, but confirmed as discoid eczema following an appointment with a dermatologist. Easily treated with a course of steroid cream.

Tulipmonster · 31/03/2024 21:42

Thanks everyone. His bath had some Lush bubble bar in it so I wonder if it could be a reaction of some kind to that but it’s super useful to have some other ideas of what it could be 🤔

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