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The table below serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals working in primary care, focusing on the key aspects of tinea corporis. It encapsulates everything from the clinical definition to its global prevalence, modes of transmission, etiological agents, and the methods used for diagnosis. This table aims to equip clinicians with essential information for accurate diagnosis and effective management of this common dermatological condition.
| Topic | Detailed Information |
|---|---|
| Definition | â—˜Tinea corporis is a subtype of dermatophytosis affecting the body's glabrous skin, with the term "glabrous" signifying skin areas that are usually hairless. â—˜ This superficial infection impacts the stratum corneum of the skin. It is distinguished from other types of dermatophyte infections based on the location of the lesions. â—˜While tinea corporis involves the trunk, arms, neck, and legs, other types of tinea infections have their own nomenclature such as tinea capitis for the scalp and tinea pedis for the feet. â—˜ Clinical manifestations typically include pruritic, annular or circinate lesions that have a clear centre and a erythematous, scaly border. |
| Prevalence | • Tinea corporis is not an uncommon condition and its global prevalence is significant. • It is estimated that Ringworm, a common form of tinea corporis, affects approximately... |
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