[header] How to know if you have ringworm [title] Check for scaly skin on your scalp. [step] Ringworm can cause small patches of scaly skin on the scalp to develop. These spots may be sore and itchy.
[substeps] Sometimes scaly skin can be an indication you have dandruff, not ringworm. If you start to notice this symptom, get your scalp examined by a dermatologist to determine if you have a ringworm infection.