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Tinea corporis. It is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus called as dermatophytes. It is also called as ringworm. The lesion starts as a flat, scaly spot which then develops a raised border that advances outward in a circle. The advancing border is red, raised, and scaly while the central area is more normal appearing. Treatment consists of topical antifungals. |
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