Quantcast Tinea corporis often has large ring-like, scaly lesions. In dark-skinned patients, the lesions of tinea corporis can be deeply pigmented. Multiple scaly, slightly elevated lesions can merge to form broad reddish-brown areas of skin. This image displays ring-like, red, scaly lesions that are slightly elevated, typical of tinea corporis (fungal skin infection). The scale in tinea corporis is often very fine and seen at the outer edge of the areas of involvement. This image displays scaly, red skin areas forming rings typical of the fungal infection of the skin known as tinea corporis. This early patch of ringworm (tinea) on the leg has the typical circular shape. This image displays tinea manuum (hand fungus) with fine, white scaling and tinea corporis (body ringworm) with a circular lesion above the inner wrist.
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Who's At Risk
Ringworm may occur in people of all ages, of all races, and of both sexes.

People who are more likely to develop ringworm include:
  • Children
  • Women of child-bearing age who come into contact with infected children
  • People who have another tinea infection elsewhere on their bodies: tinea capitis (scalp), tinea faciale (face), tinea barbae (beard area), tinea cruris (groin), tinea pedis (feet), or tinea unguium (fingernails or toenails)
  • Athletes, especially those involved in contact sports
  • People in frequent contact with animals, especially cats, dogs, horses, and cattle
  • People with weakened immune systems
  • People who sweat heavily
  • People who live in warmer, more humid climates
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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