Why do I have a red circle on my cheek?

Common causes of cheek rashes include rosacea, acne, eczema, dermatitis, mild allergic reactions, and other inflammatory disorders. Many causes of cheek rashes do not result in any permanent harm and can be treated successfully by following the treatment plan outlined by your healthcare provider.

What looks like ringworm but isn t?

Other conditions that occasionally look like ringworm include seborrhea, psoriasis, pityriasis, contact dermatitis (such as poison oak), drug reactions, tinea versicolor, vitiligo, erythema migrans (a rash seen in Lyme disease), and even lupus.

What rash looks like ringworm but isn t?

If it’s not ringworm, then what else could it be? There are a variety of ringworm imposters that could be causing you or your child’s rash. The two most common conditions are nummular eczema and granuloma annulare. Nummular eczema causes circular patches of dry skin that can burn or become dry and scaly.

Why does my child have a red face and red cheeks?

If your child scratches the eczema, the rash will get worse. Conditions that cause red cheeks in children are: Slapped cheek syndrome or erythema infectiosum– the fifth disease is produced by the parvovirus B19. This is an air-borne disease and impacts mostly children.

What causes a red circle on the skin?

A red, circular rash may not stem from ringworm. It may instead result from eczema, an allergic reaction, psoriasis, or other issues. Learn more here.

What does cradle cap look like on Baby?

Cradle cap won’t cause fever or any discomfort for your baby. However, it can cause large flakes to develop. As the scales fall off, you might notice a few hair strands following. The skin around the scales can become red and, in severe cases, you might notice a smell. I recall it being similar to the aroma of unwashed hair.

When is a red circle on your skin is not ringworm?

Contact dermatitis. With its itchy, red rash, contact dermatitis might be confused with ringworm. Contact dermatitis occurs when your body reacts to a chemical, such as a skin care product or detergent. Other symptoms might include: dry, scaly, cracked skin. swelling or tenderness. bumps or blisters.