Tinea corporis

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the glabrous skin, predominantly caused by dermatophytes belonging to the genera *Trichophyton*, *Microsporum*, or *Epidermophyton* It affects the integumentary system—specifically involving the trunk, neck, arms, and legs, while excluding anatomical sites such as the feet, hands, groin, scalp, face, and nails Pathophysiologically, the fungi invade and digest keratin within the stratum corneum, inciting a local inflammatory host response This p...

It affects the integumentary system—specifically involving the trunk, neck, arms, and legs, while excluding anatomical sites such as the feet, hands, groin, scalp, face, and nails

Pathophysiologically, the fungi invade and digest keratin within the stratum corneum, inciting a local inflammatory host response

This presents clinically as pruritic, well-demarcated, annular, mildly erythematous plaques characterized by a raised, active, scaling border and central clearing

This presents clinically as pruritic, well-demarcated, annular, mildly erythematous plaques characterized by a raised, active, scaling border and central clearing