Does Ringworm Get Redder As It Heals

Stage 2: Flaky skin appearing

The next sign the ringworm infection is healing is the appearance of flaky skin. Do not use hand or body lotions unless instructed by your physician. Wash the skin with warm water and pat dry with a soft cloth. Continue applying your anti-fungal ointment as prescribed.

Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis)

There are several types of ringworm (tinea) that can affect different parts of the body. When fungus affects the skin of the body, it often produces itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and ooze. The patches often have sharply defined edges. They are often redder around the outside with normal skin tone in the center, creating the appearance of a ring. Your skin may also appear unusually dark or light.

Does Ringworm Get Redder As It Heals

Stage 3: Skin sores oozing

Oozing sores are the body’s way of flushing infection. Do not prematurelypuncture or drain blisters. Wash only with warm water and pat dry with a softcloth. Continue applying your anti-fungal ointment as prescribed.

FAQ

Does ringworm get darker healing?

After ringworm has healed, some people may find a dark mark left in its place. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Does ringworm turn red?

The signs and symptoms of ringworm will change if the infection worsens. Ringworm symptoms may include: red or pink patches on light skin tones.

How long does ringworm stay red?

Most mild cases of ringworm usually clear up in 2 to 4 weeks. But treatment might be needed for up to 3 months if the infection is more serious, or affects the nails or the scalp.

What happens when ringworm heals?

With treatment, a ringworm infection on a part of the body without hair (glabrous skin) is likely to clear up within two to four weeks of the start of treatment. More serious cases, and infections in the scalp, can require oral antifungal pills.