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Is this ringworm on leg?

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strangebumponleg · 07/06/2025 13:50

This first appeared a few days ago and has since become blotchy. Very itchy, but not painful or warm. Have booked in to see HCP but seriously worrying myself - wondering if anyone has any experience of this and if it looks like ringworm? Maybe discoid eczema?

Is this ringworm on leg?
Is this ringworm on leg?
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dementedpixie · 07/06/2025 13:59

Ringworm tends to have a red rim with normal coloured skin in the middle so im not sure that's what it is

Mindymomo · 07/06/2025 14:02

When I had ringworm, there was a definite red ring around a smaller inside pink ring, wasn’t at all like yours looks. Pharmacist will be able to take a look.

LittleHouseOnThePrarie · 07/06/2025 14:49

It looks like an insect (horsefly?) or spider bite to me. Try hydrocortisone/ antihistamine cream from the pharmacy and show the pharmacist. And a smear of Savlon or similar if you have some at home. I genuinely don't think you need to see a medical professional just yet without some help from a pharmacy . You only need medical help if it's increasing in size, swelling and moving up your leg. I've had loads of those spots and they were always midges.

strangebumponleg · 08/06/2025 06:08

Thanks all that’s extremely helpful!

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