Tinea corporis

Tinea corporis
Other namesRingworm, tinea circinata, tinea glabrosa
This patient presented with ringworm on the arm, or tinea corporis due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
SpecialtyDermatology

Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any superficial part of the body.

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