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*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 8 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | |
| Female | 14 |