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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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.