Tinea corporis or ringworm of the skin is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy ring shaped skin rash on the top layer of the skin. The rash can appear on multiple parts of the body including the face, legs, arms, or other areas that are exposed. Other fungal infections that are similar to this condition are athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm of the scalp. The infection is most commonly seen in hot climates and is the most common infection in the world. Ringworm treatment generally works within the first four weeks and rarely develops into a more serious condition.

Ringworm is a communicable disease meaning that it is spread by contact. Infection can result from contact with an infected animal, human, or inanimate object. Persons who are at high risk for infection include those who have high levels of environmental exposure. Occupations such as lab workers, veterinarians, zookeepers, and farm workers are included as well as persons who participate in contact sports.

The incubation period for infection is approximately three days. The symptoms of ringworm are easy to recognize by the type of rash that appears. A circular rash on the top layer of the skin will appear inflamed and red around the outer edge, with a center that appears to be healthy and without infection. It can also appear round and flat. In more cases, more than one patch will develop at the same time and sometimes overlap one another. It is possible for the infection to be present without the appearance of the red ring. Scaling will appear and eventually shed to reveal new healthy skin. A burning sensation may be felt at the site of infection and persons who are HIV Positive can experience severe pain.

Tinea corporis treatment consists of topical and oral medications. Over the counter medications can be used and are generally effective. In more severe cases, prescribed strength medications can be used. For topical treatment, ointments, creams, and lotions can be applied directly to the site of infection. Shampoos can also be prescribed to treat ringworm that develops on the scalp. Oral medications such as ketoconazole, fluconazole, and terbinafine are effective for treatment. These medications can cause gastrointestinal upset and poor liver functioning.

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Preventing ringworm begins with education about how the disease is transferred. It is hard to prevent infection after contact has been established. The type of fungi that causes infection are highly contagious and very common. It can be transferred from person to person even before the incubation period has passed and symptoms begin to appear. The first steps of prevention are to keep hands clean to stop the spread of this and other infections. Wearing thick clothing for long periods of time will aid in the development of the disease. Areas like gym lockers or commonly shared areas like school rooms should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent the growth of fungus. Animals that are infected will have patches of skin where fur is not present. Avoid contact with these animals to prevent the spread of tinea corporis.