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Tinea corporis — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 28-year-old wrestler has annular pruritic plaques with peripheral scale and central clearing on the trunk. KOH preparation shows branching hyphae. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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Correct answer: E — Topical terbinafine

Tinea corporis is treated with topical antifungal therapy when localized; steroids alone can worsen dermatophyte infection.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html