Tinea corporis
Tinea circinata of the shoulder in HIV infection
Keywords: HIV infection, Annular erythematous ring, Annular plaque, Coalesced plaque, Fungal infection, Human immunodeficiency virus, Male, Ringworm, Shoulder, Skin of colour, Tinea corporis, Trunk
What is tinea corporis?
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the skin that can affect any part of the body, excluding the hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails. It is commonly called ‘ringworm’ as it presents with characteristic ring-shaped lesions.
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