What it means
The medical name is tinea corporis, one kind of tineaTIN-ee-uhA fungal infection of the skin, hair or nails.Full entry . The patch is red, scaly and itchy, with a clearer center. It spreads by touch from people, pets and shared items, and is treated with antifungal cream.
For the nurse
Teach hand washing, not sharing towels or clothing, and having pets with patchy hair loss checked by a vet.
At a glance
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Related terms
tinea
A fungal infection of the skin, hair or nails.