Ringworm treatment online
An itchy, ring-shaped rash, or peeling skin between your toes? Check whether it's ringworm or athlete's foot and can be treated online. Quinn checks it's not infected or widespread first — if it fits, a clinician can prescribe an antifungal cream.
- No appointment or video call
- NZ clinician reviewed
- Pay only if approved
What to expect
Talk to Quinn, our AI assistant. A NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care.
- For a small, typical patch, a clinician can recommend skin care and may prescribe antifungal cream
- A clear photo of the rash is required before this consultation can be submitted
- Infected, widespread, facial, scalp, beard or nail disease needs in-person review
Is this service right for me?
Start an online assessment if…
- A small, typical area affects the body or feet and can be clearly described or photographed
- There are no infection signs and the face, scalp, beard and nails are not involved
Use another service first if…
- Weeping, smell, pain or spreading redness suggesting bacterial infection
- Facial, scalp, beard, nail or widespread disease
When to get care sooner
Some symptoms need urgent or in-person care.
See your GP if you…
- notice the rash spreading
- notice the rash weeping
- develop pain in the rash
- aren't improving
About ringworm or athlete’s foot
Tinea, often called ringworm or athlete's foot, is a fungal skin infection. It thrives in warm, moist conditions and spreads through direct contact or shared surfaces such as communal showers, gym floors and towels.
- An itchy scaly patch with a clearer centre or raised ring-like edge
- Peeling, cracking or itch between the toes that resembles athlete's foot
How your online consultation works
No appointment or video call to book. See the current clinician review time before you start.
- Tell QuinnDescribe your concern in your own words. Quinn, our AI assistant, gathers the information for your clinician.
- Clinician reviewA registered NZ clinician reviews your history and decides your care. They may ask for more detail.
- Receive your careApproved documents are saved in My care. Any prescription goes to your chosen pharmacy.
Keep your usual GP. You choose whether to share your approved consultation summary with your usual practice.
What we’ll ask about
Answer naturally. Quinn follows up on what matters to your situation, using these topics for the assessment.
- Site, ring-like edge, scale, itch, spread and change over time
- Weeping, smell, pain, spreading redness, scalp or beard hair loss, or nail change
- Treatments tried, recurrence, immune health, pregnancy, medicines and allergies
Frequently asked questions
Is tinea (ringworm) contagious?
Yes, it spreads through direct skin contact, or indirectly through shared towels, footwear or surfaces like communal showers and gym floors.
Does tinea always need tablets?
No, most localised tinea on the body or feet clears with a cream. Tablets are only needed for scalp, nail or widespread infections, which need an in-person assessment first.
Can I still go to the gym or pool while I have tinea?
It's best to keep the area covered and avoid walking barefoot in communal showers, pools or gym floors until it's cleared. That helps stop it spreading to others.
Fees and practical details
Your consultation fee is shown before submission. Your card is charged only if care is approved; medicine and pharmacy costs are separate.