How do I get rid of this skin rash?

I'm not entirely sure if this is ringworm, but I've got these two red circles on my hand. They look somewhat like an allergy—they're itchy and about half an inch wide, with slightly raised edges... From what I've been reading online, it seems to match the description of ringworm perfectly. 🤷

Is there any chance I picked this up from a dog or a cat?

What should I do about it? I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it to a doctor within the next few days...

If you were dealing with a cat that has a fungal infection, then yeah, probably. You should definitely get it checked out by a doctor—especially if you can't get your hands on an antifungal cream or ointment (like Lotrimin or something similar) right away. And seriously, try to avoid touching your hair. I don't want to freak you out or anything, but if it hits the scalp, you're probably looking at oral medication...

How long does this usually take to clear? I think it's been over a week now, but I didn't really notice at first since it was so subtle...

Saw my doctor today and they prescribed some Dow Chemical cream. We'll see if it actually does the trick...

It really depends on how your body handles things, but you’re looking at roughly a month. Usually, you don't see this happening with hair on adults—it’s mostly a thing with kids, specifically boys.

Stay safe out there, everyone 👋