Symptoms of Ringworm

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The infection often appears in a round, ring shaped patch. It is red or silvery, with scales, and is itchy. The edge is red and may be raised. The ring spreads outwards and the centre may heal and go back to a normal skin colour.

There may be several patches, not just one, and they may blister and ooze pus. Patches can range from a few millimetres to a few centimetres in size.

Scalp and beard infections may cause patches of baldness. In scalp infections, the lymph nodes at the back of the neck may become swollen and tender. Inflammation and scaling are usually fairly mild and may look like a patch of dandruff.

Nails with ringworm may become thick and discoloured, and will sometimes start to crumble. See Fungal Nail Infections for further information.