Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. It may occur on any superficial part of the body.
Other features of tinea corporis include: - Itching occurs on infected area. - The edge of the rash appears elevated and is scaly to touch. - Sometimes the skin surrounding the rash may be dry and flaky. - Almost invariably, there will be hair loss in areas of the infection if a scalp was affected.
In prepubertal kids, the usual infections are ringworm on the body and scalp, while teenagers and adults often get athlete's foot, jock itch, and nail fungus (onychomycosis).
Other features of tinea corporis include:
- Itching occurs on infected area.
- The edge of the rash appears elevated and is scaly to touch.
- Sometimes the skin surrounding the rash may be dry and flaky.
- Almost invariably, there will be hair loss in areas of the infection if a scalp was affected.
○ Treatment ― OTC Drugs
* OTC antifungal ointment
#Ketoconazole
#Clotrimazole
#Miconazole
#Terbinafine
#Butenafine [Lotrimin]
#Tolnaftate