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Tinea corporis

Alternative Names: Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Symptoms: Itching of the affected area Skin lesion, rash On the arms, legs, face, trunk (usually exposed body areas) Ring shaped Reddened patch (abnormally dark or light skin) Borders advance and spread and the center clears Borders appear scaly, distinct Signs and tests: The diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin. If tests are used, they may include the following: A KOH (potassium hydroxide) test, in which skin scrapings are dissolved in KOH and then examined under a microscope. This test is painless and easy, and the results are available immediately. A skin lesion biopsy with microscopic examination or culture to look for dermatophytes.

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