04/11/2026
🚨 New “Ringworm-Like” Rash Going Around
Please note (🖊️):
There’s a newer infection being talked about that looks like ringworm (a circular rash) — and people are confusing it with herpes.
Let’s break this down the RIGHT way
🧫 What it actually is:
A fungal infection called Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII)
Causes round, ring-shaped rashes
Can show up on:
arms
legs
buttocks
ge****ls
Spreads through skin-to-skin contact (including sexual contact)
Some are calling it a “sexually transmitted ringworm”
❌ What it is NOT:
Herpes
🦠 Herpes looks like:
Clusters of fluid-filled blisters
Burning, tingling, or pain
Break open and scab over
🧫 This fungal rash looks like:
Round or ring-shaped patches
Can be itchy or irritated
May look like eczema or psoriasis
🚨 Why this matters:
A lot of people are:
Misdiagnosing themselves
Panicking thinking it’s herpes
Or treating it incorrectly
💡 The truth:
This is RARE right now
It is TREATABLE (with antifungal meds)
But it can take weeks to fully clear
✔️What to do:
Don’t guess — get it checked
Avoid skin-to-skin contact if unsure
Keep the area clean and dry
Not every rash is herpes.
But every rash deserves the right diagnosis.