Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg

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Ringworm, tinea corporis on an infant's leg:

This child's leg shows a classical-appearing ringworm lesion with central clearing and a slightly raised red border.

Reviewed last on: 10/16/2006
Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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