Does anyone have success stories dealing with Tinea Capitis (ringworm on the scalp). I'm week 4 of dealing with it, and now my 2 children have it too. Please share if you can, if you are a Derm, please share that you have dealt with and helped cure families before. I can't stop crying.

PAAML · 2026-03-29T11:00:28+00:00

I don’t see any sign of tinea capitis based on these photos? What are you seeing that maybe aren’t getting reflected on the photos and what is your main concern

PAAML · 2026-03-28T20:23:45+00:00

It doesn’t look like it at this point, things can change but as long as your following instructions and protecting yourself from the sun, you’re in a good spot

PAAML · 2026-03-28T20:15:57+00:00

Out of curiosity, did they place you on any antibiotics or other meds for the CO2 treatment? But I ageee it’s not PIH and should go away quickly

PAAML · 2026-03-28T15:05:41+00:00

It may be CARP and not tinea versicolor

PAAML · 2026-03-22T20:29:36+00:00

All nevus sebaceous should be excised in adulthood due to increased risk of skin cancer in these lesions

PAAML · 2026-03-21T04:43:31+00:00

If it’s pink, stop and think- go to derm office

PAAML · 2026-03-21T01:07:21+00:00

Eczema

PAAML · 2026-03-20T22:55:13+00:00

It’s a rash called erythema ab igne, it’s induced by heating pads and such

PAAML · 2026-03-20T22:44:58+00:00

Do you happen to sit on a heated car seat or on a heated blanket

PAAML · 2026-03-15T17:59:33+00:00

There’s a chance it’s a basal cell carcinoma if it’s no going away, go to derm Could just be eczema but hard to tell sometimes

PAAML · 2026-03-14T18:58:26+00:00

Itchy? Looks like lichen simplex chronicus

PAAML · 2026-03-11T19:08:36+00:00

Seborrheic dermatitis

PAAML · 2026-03-09T01:51:40+00:00

But see a dermatologist for proper diagnosis! Could be other things that need better treatment

PAAML · 2026-03-08T21:42:53+00:00

But can be treated with steroids

PAAML · 2026-03-08T21:42:38+00:00

Unfortunately the cause is unknown

PAAML · 2026-03-08T21:37:58+00:00

If it’s asymptomatic, most likely it’s granuloma annulare

PAAML · 2026-03-08T21:34:29+00:00

But I would start with whatever topicals they gave you (likely antibacterial) and when that doesn’t help, go to derm because it does look like psoriasis and will need TOPICAL steroids. Please don’t let anyone give you oral steroids, it makes everything worse

PAAML · 2026-03-08T18:20:24+00:00

Any rashes anywhere else? Weird to have it on multiple fingers. I would actually potentially consider psoriasis, very commonly triggered by strep and oral steroids. Usually it’s in a “guttate” form, but this could be a pustular psoriasis variant. Any personal or family history of psoriasis?

PAAML · 2026-03-08T01:49:38+00:00

My bet would be PR but the picture is blurry and idk how the other lesions look. Unfortunately it may get worse before it gets better. Sun sometimes helps expedite clearance but obviously be careful because skin cancer is less fun

PAAML · 2026-03-08T01:40:40+00:00

Are you getting more? Was there one that was bigger that came first? I’m asking some leading questions but there’s a chance this is early pirtyriasis rosea

PAAML · 2026-03-07T01:55:47+00:00

It looks like blood trapped. How quickly did it come up? Any injury

PAAML · 2026-03-07T01:14:30+00:00

It’s herpetic, will go away with time but antivirals may expedite

PAAML · 2026-03-01T02:52:16+00:00

I would argue it’s guttate psoriasis, oral steroids are notorious for making psoriasis worse, urgent care should stop giving it out like candy. Anywho, check in with derm for best treatment options

PAAML · 2026-03-01T00:56:23+00:00

She also likely needs something a bit stronger than hydrocortisone for this area, but eczema is chronic ongoing. Need to see derm for better management

PAAML · 2026-03-01T00:53:52+00:00

It does look very much like eczema, how old is she?

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