What is this circle shaped rash?
Ringworm. Despite its name, ringworm is a fungal skin infection — it is not caused by a worm or any other parasite. The infection got its name because it causes a rash that is usually circular, with a thin raised ring around the edge that may look like a worm.
What does it look like when you have a rash on your thigh?
Skin becomes inflamed, red, and itchy or burning. Also known as prickly heat, this rash looks like clusters of small red pimples that may itch or feel “prickly.” It generally occurs where skin touches skin and occurs when sweat glands become blocked.
What causes a rash on the calves, shins or ankles?
What causes a rash on the calves, shins, or ankles? Dermatologic. The majority of rashes on the legs are dermatologic in nature. Many skin conditions such as eczema, hives,… Inflammatory. Most causes of rash are inflammatory in nature. Infectious: The skin is home to a bacterium known as… …
Why do I have a rash on my lower leg?
View tags Arrow Icon. A skin rash on one lower leg can appear red, blotchy, or have a dry and scaly texture. Most rashes on the lower leg are caused by dermatitis, eczema, or an allergic reaction which will look like red, itchy bumps on the leg.
What kind of rash looks like a circle?
Of that shape. Now he has the rash you describe, coming and going. It looks like hives or urticaria to me. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes.
Skin becomes inflamed, red, and itchy or burning. Also known as prickly heat, this rash looks like clusters of small red pimples that may itch or feel “prickly.” It generally occurs where skin touches skin and occurs when sweat glands become blocked.
Do you get a rash on your calves?
It was moderate but seems to be getting worse. I’m not sure how to cure it. There are several “break out” areas on dry cracked skin with little red dots around the rest of the calf. It is only on my calves and itches like crazy.
Can you get a rash on both legs?
Leg rashes can affect a small to large area of one or both legs and can occur in all age groups and populations. Leg rashes vary greatly in appearance, extent and severity depending on the underlying cause.
Can a rash on the inner thigh be contagious?
Many of us have already been infected with HHV-7 as children, and therefore are immune to it, which may help explain why the rash is generally not contagious. It tends to disappear a few weeks after it pops up. When skin rubs against skin, as can happen with the inner thighs, irritation and even blistering can ensue.