How can severe ringworm be treated? (photo)

From the photo, the underlying cause of the rash is likely due to infected discoid eczema. Discoid eczema is a chronic skin condition that presents itself as itchy, coin-shaped patches to appear on the skin.

Ringworms which are due to fungal infections can be excluded by performing a simple laboratory test. This will allow us to check for any typical fungal features that may be present. It is best to visit a dermatologist to have a proper assessment so that he/she may choose the best-suited treatment to help with your condition.

With that said, the treatment for eczema may include a series of antibiotics and topical steroids. However, for the treatment of ringworms, it typically will include topical as well as oral anti-fungal medicines.

Ringworm goes by several names such as tinea or dermatophytosis. It is a common and contagious skin infection. Despite its name, it is actually caused by fungus names dermatophyte [1]. Shaped like a ring, the rash is usually red and itchy. [2]

From the photo, you may not have a ringworm infection.

I would strongly recommend that you consult a dermatologist first to determine the cause of your rash. There are many factors to why you may get these rashes. A skin fungal scraping may be performed to confirm or exclude a superficial skin fungal infection (i.e. ringworm infection).

References:

1. Fungal Skin Infection: Ringworm (Tinea). Ny.gov. Published 2011. Accessed November 15, 2019.

2. Ringworm. Published 2019. Accessed November 15, 2019.