Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a type of fungal skin infection. It’s common and highly contagious but not serious. It can often be treated with an over-the-counter topical fungicidal ...

R ingworm, medically known as tinea corporis, is a common but superficial fungal skin infection that can affect many parts of ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Psoriasis and ringworm (tinea corporis) cause scaly rashes but have different causes and treatments. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, while ringworm is a ...

‌Tinea nigra can show up on your skin as a rough, brown or black patch. You might mistake it for skin cancer because it gets bigger over time. But a visit to your doctor can clear up any confusion.

Ringworm, or tinea, refers to several types of contagious fungal infections of the top layer of the skin, scalp, and nails. People call it ringworm because it causes an itchy, red rash with a ring ...

It can be on the palm or the back of the hand, or in the skin folds between the fingers. ... Body ringworm, tinea corporis, affects more than just one spot – it goes all over the body.

A breastfeeding woman is diagnosed with tinea corporis involving her chest, breasts, and abdomen. She would like to pursue treatment with both oral and topical medications and is wondering what ...

Pityriasis rosea and ringworm (tinea corporis) are both skin conditions that cause round, discolored patches. Ringworm is contagious through skin-to-skin contact, while pityriasis rosea is not ...

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to the CDC.

To the Editor: The photograph presented as a case of tinea incognito by Feder (July 6 issue)1 does not show features of tinea incognito. Tinea incognito is a mycotic infection of the skin that has ...