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Tinea Corporis

皮肤科

Common symptoms

鼻唇沟发红皲裂、鳞屑、丘疹、细菌感染、瘙痒

The pathology of disease

Tinea corporis is dermatophyte infection of glabrous skin (excluding hands/feet/perineum/groin). TCM: ringworm/money-worm. Wind-damp evil contacting unclean objects.

Common Symptoms

Nasolabial fold redness/fissuring; scale; papule; bacterial infection; pruritus

Causes and Pathogenesis

T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, T. schoenleinii, M. ferrugineum, M. canis. Spread from hand/foot/groin/nail/scalp tinea. Host resistance; diabetes/wasting diseases predispose. Direct/indirect contact via contaminated tubs/towels.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Treat hand/foot/groin/nail/scalp tinea; avoid cats/dogs; systemic workup for chronic adult tinea corporis; frequent underwear changes; treat groin/foot/hand tinea simultaneously; dry body; loose underwear; reduce sweating.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.