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Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance. No worm is involved.
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread fungal skin infection that itches and is related to athlete's foot.
Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name because of its circular appearance. No worm is involved.
Learn more on causes, symptoms, treatments of this easily spread, itchy fungal skin infection and how to prevent it.
La tiña del cuerpo (tinea corporis) es una erupción cutánea causada por una infección micótica. Por lo general, es un sarpullido circular y que pica, con piel más clara en el medio. La tiña recibe su nombre por su apariencia. No se trata de un gusano. Tiña en un brazo.
Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised. The rings usually start small and then expand outward.
Your doctor can confirm the presence of pinworms by identifying the worms or eggs. To help your doctor make a diagnosis, you can perform the tape test.
Betamethasone, a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections. Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat: Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).
Pinworm. An adult pinworm generally is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 13 millimeters) in length. The most common symptom of infection is anal itching, particularly at night, as worms migrate to the host's anal area to lay their eggs.
Terbinafine is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Terbinafine is applied to the skin to treat: ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); ringworm of the foot (interdigital and plantar tinea pedis; athlete's foot); ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);