Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

The video tutorial covers tinea corporis, a common fungal skin infection caused by dermatophytes. It explains the condition's causes, transmission methods, and risk factors, such as high humidity and immunosuppression. The clinical presentation includes circular, itchy lesions with central clearing. Variants like tinea corporis gladiatorum and majocchi granuloma are discussed. Diagnosis involves clinical assessment and KOH prep, while treatment includes modifying risk factors and using topical or oral antifungals.

What is Tinea Corporis commonly known as?

What are the common causative organisms of Tinea Corporis?

How is Tinea Corporis transmitted?

What are the common risk factors associated with Tinea Corporis?

What does a Tinea Corporis lesion typically look like?

What is Tinea Corporis Gladiatorum and how does it differ from regular Tinea Corporis?

What is the first line of treatment for Tinea Corporis?