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Ringworm? Lyme Disease? Something else?

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switcharoonie · 13/09/2019 18:56

I noticed this in the bath earlier (sorry for the hairy leg Blush). It's not itchy or anything, though is a little raised. Does anybody know what it could be?

My first thought was Lyme disease - I was walking in the woods last weekend. And I have felt completely shattered, and a bit achey today for no real reason. But there's no bullseye in the middle.

So I googled a bit, and thought possibly ringworm? But it's not itchy. My DD has kept itching her legs over the past few days - was going to take her to the pharmacist if it carries on, but I've just checked all over her body and there's no marks/ rashes or anything.

Anybody have any ideas? It'll be difficult for me to get to a pharmacist/ doctor until Wednesday, but I will if it's anything worrying. 🤔

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switcharoonie · 18/09/2019 09:08

Hey, sorry for not updating! I didn't go, as it seems to be fading and DD isn't itching anymore and I was ridiculously busy. But I'm off to the doctors in an hour for MH stuff so I'll show the doctor then if she has time to have a quick look.

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switcharoonie · 18/09/2019 10:51

The doctor said it does look like ringworm but said that it's weird it's not itchy. Prescribed some anti fungal cream and said to keep an eye on it. She said DD wouldn't have it with no marks and just said to lay off the soap and moisturise her etc. It was a pretty intense appointment so didn't mention Lyme disease Blush but she thought ringworm as soon as she looked so feeling reassured, especially as its fading whereas I think Lyme disease would grow.

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