Ringworm Disease Pictures

If you have been scratching and itching, but not sure if you've got ringworm, here are a few ringworm disease pictures to show you what to look for. If you suspect you may have ringworm, call your health care professional and speak to them about it. They can give you much more information and as well as tell you how to get rid of ringworm.

What does ringworm look like?

Take a look at these ringworm symptoms pictures. As you can see, the lesions are round and slightly red, with a border of small scales, blisters, or bumps. You can see a very sharp contrast between the infected area and the normal skin. The center of the ringworm is generally always clear and quite normal looking. The size of ringworm can vary dramatically, from the size of a dime up to 4-5 inches in diameter.

Ringworm picture on the arm.

Ringworm on the finger.

How long is ringworm contagious?

It is also important to keep in mind that it is contagious. How long is ringworm contagious? Usually it will go away within a couple of weeks with treatment. If it lasts longer than that you should call your doctor or health care provider. During this time it is important not to touch the infected area or share towels, brushes, combs or hats.

There are several over the counter treatments for ringworm available at your local pharmacy or drug store. Be sure that whatever medication you use that you continue using it for a couple of weeks. Follow the instructions on the label and you'll be fine. These over the counter treatments for ringworm work quite well.

As you can tell from these ringworm disease pictures, while it is uncomfortable to look at, it is not a life threatening problem. With a little care on your part you'll be back to normal within a couple of weeks.