What is tinea corporis? Be careful if you get it too

Tinea corporis is a fungal infection. If you suffer from tinea manuum or tinea pedis, the chance of developing tinea corporis is very high. Tinea corporis is contagious, so it must be treated in a timely manner, with killing the fungus as the treatment method.

Tinea corporis is caused by fungal infection. It may also be caused by one's own tinea, such as tinea pedis, tinea capitis, etc., which may lead to the onset of the disease. Daily necessities and clothing used by the patient may be sources of infection. Patients should disinfect their clothes and daily necessities regularly. Tinea corporis often occurs on the patient's face, trunk, limbs and other parts. Tinea corporis is highly contagious, and patients should pay attention to the prevention of tinea corporis.

Most cases of tinea corporis are caused by infection from other patients. The chance of contracting tinea corporis in public places is also very high, such as bathhouses and shower rooms. The shared slippers and towels provided may be sources of infection, so patients must be very careful in public places. Tinea corporis may also be caused by pets. It is easy to get sick by contact with sick pets. Families with pets should pay attention to this, bathe their pets regularly, take them to the veterinarian for disease examinations, and isolate and treat them in time after becoming ill to avoid serious consequences.

Patients should go to the hospital for treatment in time after becoming ill. While undergoing treatment, they should also treat other ringworm diseases at the same time to avoid recurrence of infection. Patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, make preventive preparations in normal times, and develop good living habits in life.