What is tinea corporis?

Tinea corporis is a fungal infection, commonly known as ringworm. It is characterized as red, raised spots, and pimples; and then slowly it forms into a red raised ring-shaped border with a clear center.

How do members experience tinea corporis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tinea corporis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for tinea corporis*

Who has tinea corporis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 8
40s 5
50s 6
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 13