What is Tinea Corporis?

What is Tinea Corporis?

• A. Ring warm
• B. Itchy scalp
• C. Ring worm
• D. Athlete's foot

Answer: (A)

Tinea corporis is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the skin on the body that forms ring-shaped red, scaly patches with central clearing. The common name for this condition is ringworm, which is why the term ring worm (written as one word) is the correct way to describe it. Ring warm is not used in medical terminology. The other options refer to different fungal infections: itchy scalp is tinea capitis, which affects the scalp; athlete's foot is tinea pedis, which affects the feet. Treating ringworm of the body typically involves topical antifungals such as terbinafine, and more extensive cases may require oral antifungals.

Tinea corporis is a dermatophyte fungal infection of the skin on the body that forms ring-shaped red, scaly patches with central clearing. The common name for this condition is ringworm, which is why the term ring worm (written as one word) is the correct way to describe it. Ring warm is not used in medical terminology. The other options refer to different fungal infections: itchy scalp is tinea capitis, which affects the scalp; athlete's foot is tinea pedis, which affects the feet. Treating ringworm of the body typically involves topical antifungals such as terbinafine, and more extensive cases may require oral antifungals.