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Tinea corporis as a type of fungi is usually found by a red circled rash. This rash is usually found on the legs, chest, or other areas of the body that may normally be exposed.
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What should you do if you suspect you have some symptoms of tinea corporis?
If you do suspect that you have tinea corporis, a disease most common to children, you should seek topical therapy. Seek your doctor if you any question about this, and it would usually cure in 2-4 weeks.
What is tinea corporis better known as?
Tinea corporis is a skin infection. It stems from fungus infecting the skin. It can cause rash, itching, and form circular red spots. It is also known as ringworm.
What is a tinea corporis and how is it used?
Tinea Corporis is skin infections caused by a fungus. It is commonly known as ringworm. Identifiable by red rings with an area of healing in the middle.
What is the scientific name of fungus that causes ringworm?
there are many scientific names for ringworm, what identifies the name is where it is found.ringworm of the body is Tinea corporis, this one is the most common.
What are the diseases caused by fungi?
Candidiasis Cryptococcosis Titea pedis Tinea captis Tinea corporis Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Coccidiodomycosis Tinea Barbae Thrush
Is Tinea corporis a superficial cutaneous infection?
No, it is a cutaneous mycosis. It is an infection under the skin. Not on top.
What is causative agent in tinea corporis?
Trichophyton rubrum,Trichophyton concentrium, Microsporum audouinii
What is fungus diseases?
A fungal infection is known medically as tinea and can include: tinea corporis, tinea capitis, tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and ring worm.
How long does it take for ringworm to show?
Tinea corporis: 4 - 10 days. Ringworm of The Body Tinea capitis: 10 - 14 days. Scalp Ringworm
Can you use dk gel miconazole nitrate for tinea corporis?
Yes. Apply once a day over the affected area
What is the layman's name for tinea versicolor?
Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
Is ringworm a skin disease?
Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.
