Spot On Leg

[Unregistered]

I have a daycare boy that has a spot on his leg. It looks just like ringworm. I called parents and they said they would take him to the dr. If it is ringworm I know it is contagious. Should I exclude him from care or just keep it covered?

Thanks for your help!!

[Heidi]

I have a daycare boy that has a spot on his leg. It looks just like ringworm. I called parents and they said they would take him to the dr. If it is ringworm I know it is contagious. Should I exclude him from care or just keep it covered?

Thanks for your help!!

I have first hand knowledge of this. It will be treated with an anti-fungal (oral or topical), and keep it loosely covered (it needs to "breathe"), a light bandage and pant legs should keep it from spreading.

It could also be eczema, though. Doc will determine. 3 of my 4 sib dck's have eczema. Looks a lot like ringworm!

[Unregistered]

you wouldnt be able to exclude them because it takes a few weeks to clear. Keep it covered and hope the parents treat it EVERYDAY!

[Ariana]

I'd keep him out pending DR visit, diagnosis and what the DR says to do about it.

[bgmeyers]

I have one who also has ringworm right now. It's on his tush and he is in a diaper. He has an antifungal cream that they put on every morning and night. I don't exclude for this.