2006-12-03 13:41:57 · 16 answers · asked by territoler2003 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
ring worm eventually heals in the middle as it spreads outward in a ring shape.
2006-12-03 13:44:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 04:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is a virus that produces a blister that either occurs in the oral area or the genital area. It usually forms in clusters that will burst, and hurt. There can be itching, but it is mostly painful.
Ringworm is a fugus that appears anywhere on the body, but mainly on the extremities. It itches like eczema, and often resembles it. It usually isn't painful, and will develop "rings" around the affected area (Herpes doesn't). It can be treated with over-the-counter medications such as Blue Star Ointment, or any kind of anti-fungal cream. Herpes can't be treated this way--you have to have a prescription of Valtrex.
Hope this helps some.
2006-12-03 13:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by adstidamrn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 02:05:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes are painful open sores. Ringworm (a fungal infection) tends to form in crescent shapes.Cold sores on the mouth is an example of herpes (usually herpes simplex I). I hoped this helped and you get better soon.
2006-12-03 13:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by firestarter 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well what kind of herpes? Herpes on the lip ..cold sore with tingle and then you will get lots of painful blisters and genital herpes is the same you will get a tingle and then painful blisters that will ooze and the skin will shed. Ring worm is a round dry itchy patch that is red and in a round shape. You can get ring worm most any were on your body but mostly in hairy areas your head, your forarm ect.
~Good Luck~
2006-12-03 13:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by vtlovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes is supposedly very painful. Slightly raised blisters sorta look like water blisters.
Ringworm is flat & it is just that in a "ring" or circle form. Sometimes it has a scabbed over look to it.
2006-12-03 13:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by teallady01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blekk!!! ..... They are both very gross..
Ringworm looks exactly how it sounds and usually forms under the skin.
Herpes are different , a person can get them on their mouth ( as cold sores ) they can also be transmitted by kissing someone or by coming in contact sexually with someone who has genital herpes.
2006-12-03 13:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ringworm is a fungal infection that gets it's name from the fact that the rash is circular. Herpes rashes are usually vesicular (blister like).
When in doubt, call your doctor! Rashes can be hard to diagnose with eyeballing them.
2006-12-03 13:44:38 · answer #9 · answered by Raine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
herpes is a virus that causes blisters in without a pattern
ringworm is a FUNGUS and grows raised red rash in a circle, hence it's name RINGworm even though it's NOT a worm at all.
2006-12-03 13:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An outbreak due to herpes is exquisitely painful. Ringworm is, at most, itchy.
2006-12-03 13:47:19 · answer #11 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋