What caused a ring shaped skin infection?
Patient: I have a skin infection in the shape of a ring where the center of the ring in normal. I have asked my dermatologist what it is and I forgot what he told me other than it wasn t serious. But he gave no cure for it other than it will go away by itself. Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCMThanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.The infection you are having seems to be ringworm infection otherwise also called Tinea corporis in medical terms.This condition is common and highly contagious, but is not serious. It is a type of fungal infection.It spreads easily from 1.person to person: direct contact with the skin of a person infected with ringworm2.pet/animal to person: direct contact with an infected pet.It is usually treated by topical fungicidal medications like clotrimazole andmiconazole.Hope i have answered your query.Thank you