1. Tinea Corporis Ringworm By: Cameron Wolf

2. 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

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4. 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 https://www.google.com/search?q=Tinea+ Corporis+worse&safe=active&client=firefox -a&rls=org.mozilla:en- US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X& ei=V_dSUuCgEJKTqwGtqoCoAQ&ved=0CAc Q_AUoAQ&biw=976&bih=622&dpr=1#facr c=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=mHLK8ZbBX- qaqM%3A%3B2_1oEU0CccSOKM%3Bhttp% 253A%252F%252Fclassconnection.s3.amaz onaws.com%252F955%252Fflashcards%25 2F685955%252Fjpg%252Ffungal_2131529 1529770.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fw ww.studyblue.com%252Fnotes%252Fnote %252Fn%252Fdermatology-part- i%252Fdeck%252F5544120%3B277%3B359

5. 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

6. 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.wikipedi a.org/wiki/Tinea_c orporis