Ringworm or something else

[sm85]

Been treating this for one week with anti fungal  cream and it doesn't seem to be improving. Does it look like ringworm or something else?

Many thanks

[Mandy198533]

I rescued a stray kitten last Friday and got ringworm, by tues I was frustrated because of how time consuming 4 showers a day are and constant laundry. I tried tee tree oil, fungul cream, iodine and clear nail polish. People on forums were swearing by different things that worked but still said it took 2-4 weeks to heal if at all........ Well I say " ain't nobody got time for that". I found out about neem oil tues night , bought and started applying wed morning. The bumps are either tremendously reduced in size or gone on thursday, but is itching like crazy. Can't wait to get back to normal.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Please describe the rash in detail because without examination we cannot confirm a diagnosis. If it is itchy, with a leathery texture and spreading then the possibility of fungal infection is there. Otherwise we need to think about oither possibilities which can present with such a rash.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[vespera]

My son had ringworm and it took weeks for the anti fungal cream to work. I even took him to the doctor to look at it and he said that it can take 4 to 6 weeks to go away.  I found the best antifungal cream for treating ringworm is Lamisil (Terbinafine).  You have to apply it three times daily.