tinea corporis

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fungus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nizoral
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skincare_product
gptkbp:age all ages
gptkbp:appearance raised edges
circular patches
clear center
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:dog_breed
farm animals
gptkbp:caused_by dermatophytes
gptkbp:common_name body ringworm
gptkbp:complications chronic dermatitis
secondary bacterial infection
gptkbp:current_use ringworm
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:duration 2 to 4 weeks
weeks to months
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:future_plans generally good with treatment
recurrence possible
gptkbp:healthcare gptkb:battle
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tinea corporis
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for gptkb:CDC
gptkb:WHO
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:Person
gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkbp:is_popular_in high in tropical regions
low in arid regions
gptkbp:is_protected_by good hygiene
avoid sharing personal items
gptkbp:issues only affects athletes
only occurs in warm climates
gptkbp:risk_factor excessive sweating
immunocompromised individuals
warm, humid environments
close contact sports
gptkbp:seasonal_activities more common in summer
gptkbp:social_responsibility fungal culture
clinical examination
skin scraping
KOH test
gptkbp:symptoms itching
hair loss
not recommended
skin discoloration
red rash
scaly patches
nail infection
gptkbp:transmission direct contact
contaminated surfaces
gptkbp:treatment oral antifungal medication
antifungal cream
high with antifungals