Tinea Corporis

Having problems with the skin can certainly decrease one’s confidence. You may have felt itching in your feet or other areas of the body, but the more days get reddened, not even disappear. That could be one of the reasons you get hit by Tinea Corporis. Find out more about Tinea Corporis: (What is Tinea Corporis?) Cause and When should I see a doctor?

The cause of the onset of Tinea Corporis can occur due to a variety of factors. But this can still be pursued by finding the best treatment to overcome it.

 

What is Tinea Corporis?

Tinea Corporis or ringworm is a fungal infection that can cause a circular rash of redness or silvery. This skin disease can appear all over the body, but generally on the arms and legs. Tinea corporis is more easily spread in warm and humid climates.

Tinea corporis is not classified as a serious skin disease and can be treated easily. But the condition is very susceptible to spread and contagious. Some animals, such as dogs and cats, can spread tinea corporis fungus in humans in case of physical contact.

Ringworm can affect the skin on any part of the body, such as the scalp, or the palms and feet. The condition has a different name depending on where the infection occurs. Some of them are as follows:

• Tinea pedis (water fleas), ringworms that attack the soles of the feet, are commonly called athlete’s feet.
• Tinea cruris, ringworm that appears in the groin and genital surroundings, is also known as jock itch.
• Tinea capitis, ringworm that attacks the scalp.

 

How common is this condition?

Tinea corporis attacks everyone, particularly those who don’t maintain their skin clean. However, this skin disease is thought to be more common in men than women. Children can also be affected by the condition, even before puberty.

Tinea corporis is more common in those who sweat a lot or have immune system disorders.

 

What causes tinea corporis?

Tinea corporis appears on the skin due to a group of fungi called dermatophytes. This fungus inhabits the surface of many people’s skin. To survive, fungi use keratin or the constituent proteins of the human skin layer as their food source.

There are three types of dermatophytes fungus that causes ringworm, among them:

• Trichophyton
• Microsporum
• Epidermophyton

 

Tinea corporis is an infectious skin disease. You may also be exposed if:

Transmitted from others

Tinea corporis often spreads through skin-to-skin contact.

 

Transmitted animals

Wash your hands after you have wiped or scratched the pets or other animals because they could be infected with fungi. Find out more about Ring Worms Humans.

 

Through the objects

Dermatofita mushrooms can stick and move on the surface of objects, clothing, towels, combs, and makeup brushes.

 

From the ground

If you are walking or do not wear footwear while walking on soil infected with tinea corporis-causing fungus, you can also be at risk of developing Tinea corporis.

 

What are the symptoms of Tinea Corporis?

Symptoms caused by tinea corporis will usually appear 10 days after contact. The following common symptoms can cause you to be exposed to Tinea Corporis:

• A circular rash of redness on the skin.
• Scaly skin.
• Itching and inflammation.
• Around the rash, there are pus-filled and blistering wounds.

If the case is severe, the circular rash may spread, become larger, and even fuse. A circular rash can also cause blisters or other complications. The skin that has a rash will appear slightly lifted and the skin beneath it will become redder.