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Tinea Corporis is a skin condition caused by a fungus.
It is sometimes called ringworm because it will often take the shape of a circle and it is sometimes raised.
Tinea may itch and be darker colored than your normal skin. Most fungi like warm and moist places to thrive. Example: Under sweat shirts, after visiting a gym; between the toes after wearing shoes all day (tinea pedis) - .
A person who visits or lives in tropical areas will likely see patches of tinea, but also this can be seen in people with other immunocompromising conditions, like HIV, Diabetes and cancer.
More information on various types of Tinea can be located on the NIH website located here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000877.htm
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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 are the diseases caused by fungi?
Candidiasis Cryptococcosis Titea pedis Tinea captis Tinea corporis Histoplasmosis Blastomycosis Coccidiodomycosis Tinea Barbae Thrush
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 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 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.
What are the symptoms of tinea corporis?
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.
Which of these is a human disease caused by a fungus?
Some fungal diseases include :Mycosis / CoccidioidomycosisHistoplasmosisCandidiasis (thrush)Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, and Ringworm (Tinea genus)
Ring worm tinea?
The medical term for ringworm is "tinea." It was once thought to be caused by a worm, but it is not -- it's a fungus. Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea capitis refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungus of the body, tinea pedis to fungus of the feet, etc. For more information visit the links provided.
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 can cause Ringworm?
Ringworm is a fungal infection. You come in contact with the spores and if you have a weak spot in your skin, the fungus will start to grow there. They grow in a circle, which is why it's called ringworm.
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
