Tinea Corporis or ringworm or pityriasis corporis is a fungal infection of the skin characterized by an itchy ring-shaped skin rash. Its other names are tinea circinata and tinea glabrosa. It affects specifically groins, inside of the thigh, lower abdomen and any part of the body.

Various types of Tinea:-

• Tinea Capitis: Ringworm infection of the scalp
• Tinea Barbae: Ringworm infection of the beard area
• Tinea Pedis: Ringworm infection of the foot
• Tinea Cruris: Ringworm infection of the groin area
• Tinea Manus: Ringworm infection of hands and interdigital spaces
• Tinea Faciei: Ringworm infection of the face except for the beard area
• Tinea Unguium: Ringworm infection of nails

Homeopathy is effective for chronic Tinea corporis