RING WORM!!!

For about a month i had an itchy spot on my neck and though nothing of it, but when i got an itchy red spots on both  my arms i figured it was just dry skin from working in cold weather. last week i went to my doctors and they said it is ring worm. they gave me a cream to put on it twice a day after about 5 days they seemed to be getting better but yesterday and today i noticed more of them developing and the ones i already have are getting bigger! Why is this happening if im using the cream? They itch SOOO bad but i resist as much as possible from scratching them, i do wash them vigorously in the shower though which feels excellent. What should i do to keep them from spreading more and is the prescribed cream not working? any help is much appreciated.  

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the description and the area of involvement chances of pityriasis rosea are more. It presents as numerous patches of pink or red oval rash. The rash may be accompanied by low-grade headache, fever, nausea and fatigue and itching. Topical and oral steroids are needed. Water, sweat, and soap may cause irritation and should be avoided in the disease. Topical zinc oxide and calamine lotion are useful for pruritus.

I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get this possibility evaluated as without examination confirmation of a diagnosis is tough. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.

[gmcguy244]

Thank you so much, thats makes sence considering i have a few of those sympotoms and soap really irritates it. I will be seeing a doctor today and have a biopsy done to see for sure what it is. THANKS AGAIN!