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Does this look like ringworm?

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CTW23 · 14/07/2025 20:22

Hi,
my 1 year old has had this on his back for several weeks. I’ve been to the pharmacist twice and have finished a 3rd course of antifungal and it’s not changed. They have given us 2 different types.

I don’t want to waste GPs time but it’s not shifting. He also had the rash in his abdomen which doesn’t look like ringworm to me (maybe eczema) and has also been there several weeks. He’s fine in himself, doesn’t seem to bother him. Not passed to his sibling & they have been sharing baths/ close

any thoughts? Thanks

Does this look like ringworm?
Does this look like ringworm?
Does this look like ringworm?
Does this look like ringworm?
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Ramblingaway · 14/07/2025 20:26

Yes, looks like it to me. Might be worth popping to the pharmacist first, they might be able to advise without you needing a GP appointment

RosesAndHellebores · 14/07/2025 20:29

I think you shoukd take him to the GP.

Leighleigh1 · 14/07/2025 20:29

Yes, just get some canesten cream

dementedpixie · 14/07/2025 20:35

It could be a type of eczema (discoid) as it can often be misdiagnosed as ringworm

CTW23 · 14/07/2025 20:37

thanjs everyone. Interesting re discoid eczema. I have treated with 2 tubes of canestan and one of miconazole but no change

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