Is This Ring Worm These Strange Spots Have Appears On Wrist ?

Posted on Thu, 30 Dec 2021

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Thu, 30 Dec 2021 Answered on

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Question : Is this ring worm? These strange spots have appears on wrist and hands.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not ring worm

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It's not ring worm.
You have developed contact dermatitis, a type of allergy.
Apply ointment mometasone daily in night for 5 days.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 hours later)

Thank for your response. I’ve been putting an over the counter steroid cream on if for two weeks and it’s getting redder and larger. How long does it take to fade? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use mometasone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
You might be using a mild steroid cream.
Use mometasone for a week.
You will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj