What Is Ringworm?
9. Diagnosis
The rash that is caused by ringworm is usually very distinctive. This means that a doctor is likely to be able to reach a diagnosis just by looking at the infected area. The doctor might also want to ask about any other symptoms you are experiencing, and they might also ask a few brief questions about your lifestyle.
Depending on the patient’s circumstances and overall health, a doctor might want to have the diagnosis confirmed. This can be achieved by taking some samples of the infected areas, which can then be sent away to be analyzed. The presence of the fungi will confirm that the patient has ringworm.
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