A child has been diagnosed with tinea corporis. Which lesion would the healthcare professional assess for in this condition?
a. Pink-to-red coalescing maculopapular rash on the face or trunk
b. Vesicles that rupture, creating a thin, flat, honey-colored crust
c. Circular (round or oval) lesions with erythema and scaling patches
d. Red papules, vesicles, and pustules in clusters
Ans: c. Circular (round or oval) lesions with erythema and scaling patches
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