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[Dierdre]

It was nice just being able to talk about it this morning, feel so much better now and the link and number are like a security blanket, just knowing it's there helps.

[CLKD]

Those eye glasses are great.  My GP uses them when I have a worry.

Ring worm is distinctive. 

[jaypo]

Phew,really pleased for you 

[KaraShannon]

This is so weird, Dierdre, I just came to this forum to start a thread called Ringworm, and there was one already here and for a moment I thought I started it.

I've got a red patch on front of leg, and back and vague redness around my ankle. 

Thankfully it's not the leg that had the cellulitis but I am a bit concerned.  It has some ringworm features but also not.  Didn't get to speak to the doctor, was just called by reception to say I have a prescription.  He prescribed Daktacort.  I started it today.  It's got a steroid in it.  Since using that on my skin I've been really aware of my stomach digesting food, not sure if it's linked due to the steroid (quite a large area of skin covered)

This might not even be ringworm.  After having cellulitis on the other leg, I am wondering where all this has come from.  I've had high oestrogen and I read that this can be linked to being prone to more infections including skin ones.

Hope your's is better soon. 

[CLKD]

Ringworm needs diagnosis for specific treatment. It's a fungus.  Show it to a pharmacist which is what NHS 111 suggests.  It's characteristic.  Mind didn't itch.  The GP gave me a cream which turned flaky when applied .

[KaraShannon]

Ringworm needs diagnosis for specific treatment. It's a fungus.  Show it to a pharmacist which is what NHS 111 suggests.  It's characteristic.  Mind didn't itch.  The GP gave me a cream which turned flaky when applied .

CLKD I did today and they just said they didn't know what it was but 'probably' ringworm and to use what the doctor had prescribed.  Anyway, I put some of the cream on today and it feels a bit better but I think that the steroid gets in your system a bit.  I'll have to suck it up anyway.

[CLKD]

Steroids should be used in a small amount, it is a good treatment for many health issues.  My dog was prescribed tablets when she had cancer treatment.

Have a lookC at 'ringworm' on line, it reminds me of how my hand looked.  MayB not many medics etc. C it these days! 

[Dierdre]

This is so weird, Dierdre, I just came to this forum to start a thread called Ringworm, and there was one already here and for a moment I thought I started it.

I've got a red patch on front of leg, and back and vague redness around my ankle. 

Thankfully it's not the leg that had the cellulitis but I am a bit concerned.  It has some ringworm features but also not.  Didn't get to speak to the doctor, was just called by reception to say I have a prescription.  He prescribed Daktacort.  I started it today.  It's got a steroid in it.  Since using that on my skin I've been really aware of my stomach digesting food, not sure if it's linked due to the steroid (quite a large area of skin covered)

This might not even be ringworm.  After having cellulitis on the other leg, I am wondering where all this has come from.  I've had high oestrogen and I read that this can be linked to being prone to more infections including skin ones.

Hope your's is better soon. 

Mine is smaller today but still a bit sore to touch. Doctor said to put nothing on it and review in 4 weeks.

[CLKD]

Tnx for the update.

[KaraShannon]

This is so weird, Dierdre, I just came to this forum to start a thread called Ringworm, and there was one already here and for a moment I thought I started it.

I've got a red patch on front of leg, and back and vague redness around my ankle. 

Thankfully it's not the leg that had the cellulitis but I am a bit concerned.  It has some ringworm features but also not.  Didn't get to speak to the doctor, was just called by reception to say I have a prescription.  He prescribed Daktacort.  I started it today.  It's got a steroid in it.  Since using that on my skin I've been really aware of my stomach digesting food, not sure if it's linked due to the steroid (quite a large area of skin covered)

This might not even be ringworm.  After having cellulitis on the other leg, I am wondering where all this has come from.  I've had high oestrogen and I read that this can be linked to being prone to more infections including skin ones.

Hope your's is better soon. 

Mine is smaller today but still a bit sore to touch. Doctor said to put nothing on it and review in 4 weeks.

glad to hear that Dierdre!