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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 ooze
 Patches 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 pusfilled reddish bumps
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