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Ringworm of the body
Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. Ringworm on the body is usually found on the face or neck, but can be anywhere on the body. It's characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin in the middle. Also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the body is closely related to other skin conditions with similar names. Tinea is a type of fungus, and corporis is the Latin word for "body." Other common tinea infections include:
Tinea corporis affects your arms, legs, trunk and face. Ringworm gets its name from the characteristic ring that can appear, but it has nothing to do with a worm under your skin. Although unsightly,
ringworm usually isn't
serious, except potentially for people with weak
immune systems. Treatment usually consists of
antifungal medications that you apply to your skin.
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Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms of ringworm include:
More than one patch of ringworm may appear on your skin, and patches or red rings of rash may overlap. You can have ringworm without having the common red ring of rash. Causes Normally, it takes about a month for new skin cells to move from the lowest layer of your skin, where they form, to the outermost layer, where they die and scale off in flakes. Fungal infections, such as ringworm, are caused by microorganisms that become parasites on your body. These mold-like fungi (dermatophytes) live on dead cells in the outer layer of your skin. Ringworm is contagious and can be spread in the following ways:
Ringworm of the body > 1 > 2 > 3 > 4
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