Which Skin Issues May Resemble Ringworm?
Some skin conditions may have similar symptoms to those of ringworm. These include:
– Psoriasis: This autoimmune disease leads to an accumulation of skin cells that may show up discoloured or red and round
– Granuloma annulare: This condition causes inflammation in the skin, which results in rings of red or pink bumps
– Atopic dermatitis and eczema: This immune-linked skin disorder leads to scaly, red or discoloured, and itchy spots on the skin
– Pityriasis rosea: This skin condition is characterized by discoloured skin spots
– Lyme disease: Caused by bacteria from ticks, this condition may cause a discoloured or red ring-shaped rash
– Contact dermatitis: People with this condition may develop itchy, and discoloured or red rash caused by direct contact with certain irritants or allergens [5]
