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Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): Overview, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Tinea corporis is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin causing a ring-shaped, scaly, itchy rash. It is caused by dermatophytes; topical antifungals (clotrimazole, terbinafine) are effective for most cases.
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Early Signs of Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
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How to Manage Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)
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Clinical Overview
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Treatment & Management
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Complications & Risks
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Prognosis & Outlook
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Differential Diagnosis
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Medical References
Content on this page is informed by evidence-based clinical sources including:
- World Health Organization (WHO)Global health guidance and disease classification
- National Health Service (NHS)UK clinical guidelines and patient information
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)US public health data and clinical recommendations
- PubMed – NCBIPeer-reviewed biomedical literature and clinical studies
- Cochrane LibrarySystematic reviews and meta-analyses in evidence-based medicine
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