Tinea Corporis
Tinea corporis, or body ringworm, is superficial dermatophyte infection on the trunk or limbs. It often expands outward with a scaly raised edge, but eczema and other rashes can mimic this pattern.
Grifulvin V
250mg
Grifulvin V is griseofulvin 250mg tablets for tinea capitis, tinea corporis and tinea pedis. It binds microtubular proteins and disrupts the mitotic spindle.
Key points
- An itchy enlarging patch with peripheral scale and relative central clearing can suggest tinea, but appearance alone is not definitive.
- Contact with infected people, animals or shared items may spread disease; feet or nails can act as a continuing reservoir.
- Topical antifungals treat selected limited disease; widespread, follicular or treatment-resistant rash needs diagnostic review.
Catalogue matches do not confirm tinea corporis or show that topical or oral antifungal treatment is suitable.
What can make ringworm harder to recognise?
Topical steroids may reduce redness while allowing fungus to spread, producing tinea incognito. A scraping can help when the border is atypical or treatment fails. Pus, pain or systemic illness suggests another or additional process.
How is treatment selected?
Terbinafine is one antifungal option for susceptible dermatophytes. Body area, pregnancy, liver health, interactions and confirmation of extensive disease affect oral treatment. Keeping personal items separate may reduce reinfection.
When to seek urgent care
Seek prompt assessment for rapid spread, facial or eye involvement, pus, fever, marked pain, immune suppression or a severe medicine reaction.