Believe it or not, Eczema looks a whole lot like ringworm, despite the fact that the two illnesses are very different in nature.
Here is a picture of Eczema:
Here is a picture of Ringworm:
The two are not mirror images of each other, but I could not blame someone for getting them mixed up at first sight.
Eczema is much flakier than ringworm. Ringworm has raised ridges on the skin that form a circular lesion.
Eczema is almost always red and can be painful and itchy.
Eczema is not contagious in the least bit while ringworm is very contagious, so it is important for the safety and well being of others around you that you know what exactly is going on with your skin.
Nummular Eczema looks most like ringworm.
If you think you are suffering from either ailment do not be afraid to go to a dermatologist or doctor of some kind. Eczema is not very flattering as far as looks go and it can be itchy and painful. Ringworm is much worse in all aspects, and to top it all off it is very contagious.
Getting information online is great, but it is no substitute for speaking to an expert in real life that knows exactly what is going on. If you have decent health insurance all you should have to pay is a 10-50 dollar co-pay, which is a small price to know what is going on with your skin and what you need to do to get everything back to normal.
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