Quantcast Tinea corporis often has large ring-like, scaly lesions. This image displays red, scaly, raised lesions of tinea corporis; these particular lesions are not in their usual ring-shaped form. This image displays a red, scaly, ring-like lesion typical of tinea corporis. 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 the red, circular lesions typical of tinea corporis (ringworm). This image displays the common round shape of tinea corporis that has been covered with a bandage, thus causing it to appear red and moist. 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 a large, subtle circle of tinea (ringworm) with a red, bumpy border, as well as another smaller circle of infection near the hairline on the picture's right. 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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Signs and Symptoms
The most common locations for ringworm include the following:
  • Neck
  • Arms
  • Legs
  • Trunk (chest, abdomen, back)
Ringworm appears as red ring-shaped patches with a raised scaly border ranging from 1 to 10 cm. The central area may be clear of any redness. The border of the affected skin may contain blisters, bumps, or scabs. 

Ringworm may cause itching or burning, especially in people with weak immune systems.
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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