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Health Encyclopedia: Tinea Corporis
Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body
Prevention
Good general hygiene helps prevent ringworm infections. Avoid contact with infected pets as much as possible.
Clothing and household items, such as combs and bathroom surfaces, should be cleaned and dried thoroughly before reuse or use by another person to prevent the spread of the infection. Wash the hands thoroughly after contact with any f...
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Tinea corporis
...Names Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tinea corporis (often called... Read more »Tinea corporis
...Names Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Treatment Keep the skin clean and dry. Topical (applied to the skin)... Read more »Tinea capitis
... Alternative Names Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tinea capitis (also called... Read more »Tinea capitis
... Alternative Names Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Treatment Anti-fungal medications, taken by mouth, are used to... Read more »Ringworm
Dermatophytid; Tinea Treatment Ringworm usually responds well to self-care within 4 weeks without having to see a doctor. Keep your skin... Read more »Images
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