tinea corporis…

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dermatitis, reaction to tinea, ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg, tinea versicolor, close-up, tinea versicolor, shoulders, ringworm, tinea on the hand, leg, tinea versicolor, close-up, tinea versicolor on the back, ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger, ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg, granuloma, fungal, majocchi's, granuloma, fungal, majocchi's, tinea corporis, ear, fungal infection, infection, fungal, tinea, tinea circinata, ringworm, tinea corporis, infection, the body surface by mold-like fungi, dermatophytes, hosts a variety of microorganisms, bacteria, mold-like fungi, dermatophytes, yeast-like fungi, candida, multiply rapidly, tinea corporis, ringworm, common skin disorder, among children, occur in people of all ages, mold-like fungi, dermatophytes, tinea capitis, involving the scalp, tinea cruris, jock itch, tinea pedis, athlete's foot, fungi thrive in warm, moist areas, susceptibility to fungal infection is increased by poor hygiene, prolonged wetness, the skin, from sweating, minor skin, nail injuries, tinea infections, contagious, passed by direct contact, affected individuals, by contact, contaminated items combs, clothing, shower, pool surfaces, transmitted by contact, pets that carry the fungus, cats, common carriers, itching, the affected area, skin lesion, rash, on the arms, legs, face, trunk, exposed body areas, ring shaped, reddened patch, abnormally dark, light skin, borders advance, spread, center clears, borders appear scaly, distinct, diagnosis is primarily, the appearance, the skin, a koh, potassium hydroxide, skin scrapings, dissolved in koh, examined under a microscope, test is painless, easy, a skin lesion biopsy, microscopic examination, culture to look, dermatophytes, keep the skin clean, dry, topical, applied, skin, over-the-counter antifungal creams, that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, similar ingredients, effective in controlling ringworm, severe, chronic infection, require further treatment by the health care provider, oral antifungal medications given, stronger, prescription topical antifungal medications, ketoconazole needed, antibiotics needed to treat secondary bacterial infections, infected pets, ringworm, responds to topical treatment, 4 weeks, severe, resistant cases, respond promptly to oral antifungal therapy, secondary bacterial skin infections, cellulitis, spread of tinea to feet, scalp, groin, nails, pyoderma, dermatophytid, skin disorders, systemic, whole body, side effects of medications, the specific medication, ringworm, does not improve, self-care, good general hygiene helps, prevent ringworm infections, avoid contact, infected pets, clothing, household items, combs, bathroom surfaces, cleaned, dried thoroughly, reuse, use by another person, prevent the spread, the infection, wash the hands thoroughly after contact, fungal infection, contact to treat the infection.