Tinea corporis

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Dermatitis, reaction to tinea	Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's)	Granuloma, fungal (Majocchi's)	Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg
Ringworm, tinea corporis on the leg	Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger	Ringworm, tinea on the hand and leg	Tinea corporis - ear
Tinea versicolor - close-up	Tinea versicolor - close-up	Tinea versicolor on the back	Tinea versicolor - shoulders

Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body

Keep the skin clean and dry. Topical (applied to the skin) over-the-counter antifungal creams, such as those that contain miconazole, clotrimazole, or similar ingredients, are often effective in controlling ringworm.

Severe or chronic infection may require further treatment by the health care provider. Oral antifungal medications may be given. Stronger, prescription topical antifungal medications, such as ketoconazole may be needed. Antibiotics may be needed to treat secondary bacterial infections. Infected pets should be treated.

Ringworm usually responds to medications applied to the skin within 4 weeks. Severe or resistant cases usually respond promptly to anti-fungal medicines taken by mouth.

• Secondary bacterial skin infections, cellulitis
• Spread of tinea to feet, scalp, groin, or nails
• Pyoderma, dermatophytid, or other skin disorders
• Systemic (whole body) side effects of medications (See the specific medication)

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if ringworm does not improve with self-care.

Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.