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I had ringworm, and that area turned black now. What to do?

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Dr. Rashmi Singh

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Published At March 12, 2017
Reviewed AtJuly 7, 2023

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.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

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.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Rashmi Singh
Dr. Rashmi Singh

Dermatology

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