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This is the correct answer. Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin, commonly known as ringworm. This fungal infection is typically seen as red ring-shaped patches on the skin commonly seen on the scalp, legs, arms, trunk or feet.
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Tinea
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This is incorrect. Psoriasis causes patches of dry, scaly rashes that typically are seen in extensor surfaces such as the back of elbows. This ring-shaped rash is typical of tinea.
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Psoriasis
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This is incorrect. Actinic keratoses are seen as rough and scaly patches which are usually found on sun-exposed areas of skin, typically in paler individuals. This ring-shaped rash is typical of tinea.
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Actinic (solar) keratosis
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This is incorrect. Eczema rashes look like red, dry, scaly areas typically seen in flexor surfaces such as the insides of elbows, wrists and knees. This ring-shaped rash is typical of tinea.
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Eczema
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This is incorrect. Contact dermatitis results in itchy, dry, red rashes that usually occur hours or days after contact with an irritant or allergen. This ring-shaped rash is typical of tinea.
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Contact dermatitis
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Dermatological conditions
Topic
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Dermatology
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A 32-year-old man presents to the GP with itchy red patches of skin. The patient first noticed these patches 3 days ago after returning from a 3-week holiday in Thailand a week ago. On examination, two circular plaques are seen located on the dorsum of his right hand. The plaques are well defined with a pale centre surrounded by a red ring.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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