Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection ... becoming less scaly, more extensive, pustular, pruritic, and painful (Berger, 2007; Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of ...

Ringworm, medically known as tinea corporis, is a common but superficial fungal skin infection that can affect many parts of the body. Despite its name, ringworm isn't caused by a worm but by ...