What is tinea corporis?

Tinea corporis, “ringworm”, refers to dermatophytosis of the skin, usually affecting the trunk and limbs Often itchy The margin of the lesion is the most active; central area tends to heal Scrapings should be taken from the red scaly margin for KOH exam A variant of this is tinea cruris or “jock itch”, which has a similar presentation but appears in the groin Check the bottom of the feet for tinea pedis • Annular lesion with central clearing is typical of tinea corporis