I had ringworm, and that area turned black now. What to do?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
A few months ago, I had gotten a ringworm on my inner elbow. It stayed there for a few weeks, and it had cleared up. After a few weeks, I noticed a black mark where the ringworm had been. Now, it is like a black stone. I do not know to describe it unless you saw a picture of it. It itches sometimes, and it is like attached to my skin. I have looked online to see if I could find out what it is, but I could not.
Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
It looks like the lesion has lichenified due to scratching. That means that there is some increase in the thickness of the patch. I can see an area of erosion right in the middle. I suggest to apply an antibiotic cream until that central raw area heals up, and then use a combination of a steroid and keratolytic at night anytime after that. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and get a prescription. It is very necessary that you keep following up with a physician when you start applying steroids.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions
Itching and Scabies
Warts in my genitals has become bigger, red and painful. Why?
I got steroid rosacea after a long-term misuse of topical steroids on the face. Please help.
Is dermaroller safe in extremely thin and dark skin?
What is the yellow powdery discharge from armpit area after waxing?
The Manifestation of Ringworm Infection and Its Treatment
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.