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Tinea Corporis

Underlying Cause

Tinea Corporis Underlying Cause

Fungi are normally present on the skin. Tinea corporis is caused by overgrowth of fungi on the skin:

Fungi that cause tinea corporis include:

Trichophyton rubrum
Microsporum

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Related Conditions

Rashes in adults
Rashes in children
Tinea capitis
Tinea cruris
Tinea faciei
Tinea pedis
Tinea versicolor

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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Tinea Corporis References:

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Gupta AK, Chaudhry M, Elewski B. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, tinea nigra, and piedra. Dermatol Clin. 2003 Jul;21(3):395-400, v.
Sanmano B, Hiruma M, Mizoguchi M, Ogawa H. Abbreviated oral itraconazole therapy for tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Mycoses. 2003 Sep;46(8):316-21.
Stary A, Sarnow E. Fluconazole in the treatment of tinea corporis and tinea cruris. Dermatology. 1998;196(2):237-41.