The main difference between eczema and ringworm lies in the etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment modalities.
1. Etiology: eczema is mainly an allergic reaction caused by chronic infection, immune abnormality, environment, diet, animal hair, etc. Tinea corporis is caused by fungal infection, such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton floccosum, of which Trichophyton rubrum is predominant.
2. Clinical manifestations: eczema has various skin lesions, such as erythema, papules, vesicles, oozing, pimples, herpes, hyperkeratosis, and mossification. The manifestation of ringworm is mainly scaly erythema, which is round, ovoid or irregular, with clear boundaries, slightly elevated edges, itchy pimples and blisters, and it is contagious.
3. Treatment: eczema to reduce external stimuli, available anti-allergy, anti-itch treatment. Eczema is stubborn and difficult to cure, often recurring. Ringworm needs antifungal treatment, through the drug to remove the pathogenic bacteria, 1~2 weeks can be cured.
When the above symptoms are suspected to occur, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out relevant examinations, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, and targeted treatment or therapy.