Preferred Label : Dermatophytosis of trunk or limbs;
ICD-11 definition : Dermatophytosis affecting the skin of the trunk and limbs usually presents with one
or more expanding scaly annular plaques. Similar appearances may be due to a variety
of non-infectious inflammatory dermatoses including eczema, psoriasis and annular
erythemas. If possible, the diagnosis should therefore be confirmed by appropriate
mycological investigation before being accepted as definitive.;
ICD-11 synonym : Tinea corporis; Ringworm of trunk and limbs;
ICD-11 inclusion : Tinea corporis; Ringworm of trunk and limbs;
Origin ID : 87792802;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Dermatophytosis affecting the skin of the trunk and limbs usually presents with one
or more expanding scaly annular plaques. Similar appearances may be due to a variety
of non-infectious inflammatory dermatoses including eczema, psoriasis and annular
erythemas. If possible, the diagnosis should therefore be confirmed by appropriate
mycological investigation before being accepted as definitive.
