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Tinea corporis instigating emergency caesarean delivery.
Fangyi Xie1, Kiren Ghag2, Amanda Hill2
1Department of Dermatology, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK.
Obstetric Medicine
|December 8, 2025
Summary
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of tinea corporis (ringworm) in pregnant women is crucial. Early intervention can prevent complications like emergency C-sections due to pain management issues during childbirth.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Tinea corporis (ringworm) is a prevalent fungal skin infection.
- It can impact women of childbearing age, including during pregnancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of tinea corporis complicating pregnancy.
- To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and management of skin conditions in pregnant patients.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of clinical management challenges.
Main Results:
- A case of tinea corporis led to an emergency caesarean delivery.
- Difficulties in intrapartum pain management due to the rash's location (lumbar region) contraindicating epidural anesthesia.
Conclusions:
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of skin infections like tinea corporis are essential during pregnancy.
- Untreated conditions can lead to significant obstetric complications and necessitate alternative delivery methods.
