[header] How to know if you have ringworm [title] Check for scaly skin on your scalp. [step] Ringworm can cause small patches of scaly skin on the scalp to develop. These spots may be sore and itchy.
[header] How to know if you have ringworm [title] Check for scaly skin on your scalp. [step] Ringworm can cause small patches of scaly skin on the scalp to develop. These spots may be sore and itchy.
Pay close attention to them while brushing your scalp. [substeps] If you have ringworm running down your neck and are concerned about skin damage, wear a toga under your clothing to help against touch. If your scalp feels like it's on fire, especially any part you're not expecting to appear, go to the bathroom immediately or take a bath. These scaly patches can trigger other symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea that may mean you have ringworm. [substeps] Sometimes scaly skin can be an indication you have dandruff, not ringworm. If you start to notice this symptom, get your scalp examined by a dermatologist to determine if you have a ringworm infection. They may also feel hot and scaly, and contain germs. [substeps] Commonly accompanied by patches of scaly skin, this spot can last up to two days.