tinea corporis

tinea cor·po·ris (kôrpr-s)

n.

A fungal infection of the body, characterized by a scaling macular eruption that frequently forms annular lesions on nonhairy parts of the body.

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tinea corporis,

a superficial fungal infection of the non-hairy skin of the body, most prevalent in hot, humid climates and usually caused by species of Trichophyton or Microsporum. Topical fungicides such as miconazole are used for moderate cases; severe infection calls for griseofulvin.

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Ringworm

A skin infection by mould-like fungi known as dermatophytes—e.g., Trichophyton rubrum, T mentagrophytes, Microsporium canis, M gypsum, rarely also Epidermophyton spp; in children, T canis is the most common agent
DiffDx Nonfungal dermatopathies—e.g., erythema annulare, ‘herald patch’ of pityriasis rosea, atopic dermatitis, other dermatitides
Management Most resolve without therapy—otherwise, miconazole; if severe, griseofulvin

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tinea [tin´e-ah]

ringworm; any of numerous different fungal infections of the skin; the specific type (depending on characteristic appearance, etiologic agent and site) usually is designated by a modifying term.

tinea bar´bae ringworm of the beard, seen on bearded parts of the face and neck; caused by Trichophyton.

tinea ca´pitis ringworm of the scalp, a fungal infection caused by various species of Microsporum and Trichophyton. Generally it is characterized by one or more small, round, elevated patches, scaling of the scalp, and dry and brittle hair.

tinea cor´poris a fungal infection of the glabrous (smooth) skin, usually due to species of Microsporum or Trichophyton.

tinea cru´ris ringworm of the groin area, starting in the perineal folds and extending onto the inner surface of the thighs; it is more common in males and is caused by Epidermophyton floccosum or species of Trichophyton; called also eczema marginatum, epidermophytosis cruris, and jock itch.

tinea fa´ciei ringworm of the face, seen on non-hairy areas of the face, often with a similar presentation to that of tinea corporis.

tinea imbrica´ta a distinctive type of tinea corporis occurring in tropical countries and caused by Trichophyton concentricum. The early lesion is circular, surrounded by a ring of scales attached along one edge; several new and larger scaling rings form later.

tinea ma´nus (tinea ma´nuum) ringworm of the hand, usually involving the interdigital spaces and palmar surfaces of the hands; it almost always accompanies tinea pedis, with the same etiologic agent for both infections.

tinea pe´dis athlete's foot.

tinea profun´da trichophytic granuloma.

tinea syco´sis an inflammatory, deep type of tinea barbae, due to Trichophyton violaceum or T. rubrum.

tinea un´guium tinea involving the nails; the invasion may be restricted to white patches or pits on the nail surface, or the lateral or distal edges of the nail may be involved first, followed by establishment of the infection beneath the nail plate.

tinea versi´color a chronic, usually asymptomatic disorder due to Malassezia furfur, marked only by multiple macular patches. Called also pityriasis versicolor.

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tinea (tinē´),

n a group of fungal skin diseases caused by dermatophytes of several kinds, characterized by itching, scaling, and sometimes painful lesions.
Tinea is a general term that refers to infections of various causes, which are seen in several sites.

Tinea.

tinea capitis,

n a superficial fungal infection of the scalp seen most commonly in children.

tinea corporis,

n a superficial fungal infection of the nonhairy skin of the body, most prevalent in hot, humid climates.

tinea cruris,

n a superficial fungal infection of the groin.

tinea pedis,

n a chronic superficial fungal infection of the foot, especially of the skin between the toes.

tinea unguium

n a superficial fungal infection of the nails.

tinea versicolor,

n a fungal infection of the skin caused by
Malassezia furfur and characterized by finely desquamating pale tan patches on the upper trunk and upper arms.

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tinea corporis

Fungal skin infection, ringworm of body, tinea circinata, tinea of body Dermatology An infection of the skin surface with dermatophytes. See Tinea capitis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis.