EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s called “ringworm” because it can cause a circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red and itchy. Anyone can get ringworm. The fungi that cause this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ringworm is also called “tinea” or “dermatophytosis.” The different types of ringworm are usually named for the location of the infection on the body. Areas of the body that can be affected by ringworm include: Feet (tinea pedis, commonly called “athlete’s foot”)

Detailed explanation-4: -Limited disease – Tinea corporis usually responds well to topical antifungal drugs, such as azoles, allylamines, butenafine, ciclopirox, tolnaftate, and amorolfine (table 1) [18, 34].

Detailed explanation-5: -Apply an over-the-counter antifungal lotion, cream or ointment such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) or terbinafine (Lamisil AT) as directed on the packaging.