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Tinea Corporis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition Tinea corporis is also known as ringworm. It is a superficial dermatophyte infection characterized by either inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions on the glabrous skin. It is actually not caused by a worm, but by a fungus. Tinea corporis refers to a fungal infection of the body or face, not including the beard area on men. It is very common, especially among children, and may be spread by skin-to-skin contact, as well as via contact with contaminated items such as hairbrushes. Ringworm spreads readily, as those infected are contagious even before they show symptoms of the disease. Ringworm occurs more commonly in warm, tropical environments, affects men and women equally, and affects all ages equally. They generally do not invade deeply, owing to nonspecific host defense mechanisms that can include the activation of serum inhibitory factor, complement, and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Women of childbearing age are more likely to develop tinea corporis as a result of their greater frequency of contact with infected children. Causes
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