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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Area Behind Right Lower Leg Of Child

My grandson who is 18 months old has a red, itchy area on the back of his right lower leg. I was thought to be exzema, because we have this in our family. After checking skin conditions in kids, I was concerned it might me ringworm. There is definitely a ring appearance to it, with dried dot like areas in a circle. He scratches it, so it is hard to let exactly what the center of it is like. Mom has been putting creams and lotions on it. It disappears and reappears. I know he needs to be seen for this, but if it is ringworm how important is it that he sees someone soon. He has an upcoming 2 yrs check-up his mom was waiting for, is this a wise thing to wait with?? thank you YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hello,

If it is ringworm he can wait to be seen because it is not an emergency situation. You can upload a photo in reports for me to see it and give a better opinion. If it is ringworm washing well and keeping it well dry is needed. Use anti-fungal ointment on it.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Area Behind Right Lower Leg Of Child

Hello, If it is ringworm he can wait to be seen because it is not an emergency situation. You can upload a photo in reports for me to see it and give a better opinion. If it is ringworm washing well and keeping it well dry is needed. Use anti-fungal ointment on it. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician