Tinea Corporis Ringworm

By: Cameron Wolf

Definition • A fungal infection involving areas of the skin not covered by

hair, characterized by a pink to red rash and often considerable itching, and usually caused by species of Trichophyton or Microsporum; ringworm of the body. If infects the superficial layer of the skin

What it looks like

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Symptoms• Symptoms include-

Itchy, red, raised, scaly patches that may blister and oozePatches tend to have sharply- defined red raised circles Also burning sensation in the infected area

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Causes and Treatment• It is caused by a tiny fungus know as dermatophyte. • It also can be induced from person-to-person transfer through

direct contact of infected skin

• Most cases are treated with application of topical antifungal creams to the infected skin

• In extensive or difficult to treat systemic treatment with oral medication may be required

• If you do not treat Tinea Corporis you may contract skin disorders such as Pyoderma or Dermatophytid

Interesting Facts• Ringworm can affect any part of the body• Ringworm on the scalp appears in the form of pustules or pus-

filled reddish bumps

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinea_corporis