Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)

Tinea corporis: Description The term tinea (or dermatophytosis) generally refers to an infection of the skin, hair and nails with filamentous fungi (dermatophytes). In the case of tinea corporis (ringworm), the skin fungus affects the back, abdomen and chest, as well as the extremities (excluding the palms of the hands and feet) – in principle, … Tinea Corporis (Ringworm)