Health Tip: Treating Ringworm

(HealthDayNews) -- Scaly, ring-shaped, pink patches on the skin or scalp may indicate ringworm, a contagious fungal infection.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta offers these treatment tips:

• Check with your doctor before applying treatment. Other skin problems can mimic ringworm.
• Apply an anti-fungal cream to the rash and one inch beyond the edge of the rash.
• Keep using the cream for one week after the rash has gone.
• Avoid scratching the area.