Tinea Corporis Information and Treatment
March 2, 2009
Recognizing Tinea Corporis
This is a fungal skin infection commonly known as Ringworm. It is also called Tinea Corporis or Tinea Circinata. When a lesion forms on the skin that appears to have a clear center with a rough scaly, circle like border the technical name is Tinea Corporis. The size varies from little circular patches to very large ones.
The small round itchy red spots will increase to about a ¼ inch in diameter with the borders being slightly raised and scaly. As they expand they will be clear in the center.
What Brings on Tinea Corporis?
Animals such as dogs, cats, calves, hamsters and guinea pigs will usually transmit Tinea Corporis. Animals carry usually more than one type of fungus and commonly will not show any signs or symptoms. The fungus they carry can be transmitted to humans.
Those who are easily susceptible to catching this fungus are children and they in turn pass it along to other children. Adults who become infected are probably farmers or people who work with animals with fur.
Tinea is contagious and is passed along from individual to individual or through contact with a contaminated piece of clothing, showers, pool surfaces or combs.
Treatments for a Tinea Corporis Infection
Antifungal medicines like ketoconazole can be applied twice a day to the skin. This should clear the condition up quickly but if it does not then a month of treatment with an antibiotic may be necessary.
A cream called Lamisil can be used for any recurrences of the condition and will be an effective way to control any further outbreaks.
An antifungal cream or tablets can also be a good solution.
How to Stop Outbreaks of Tinea Corporis.
Hygiene is always a good preventative measure for any fungus infection. Using a steroid type cream on the rash will make it worse so this is not recommended. Of course, trying to avoid any contact with infected pets will help. It is best to avoid using clothing or cosmetics that belong to someone else or using their comb or towel.
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