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- Tinea Infections (Ringworm) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is tinea infection? Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin Tinea on the body or scalp is sometimes known as ringworm This is because it can cause red patches on the skin in the shape of rings But it’s not caused by worms It’s caused by different types of fungi Tinea infection can affect any part of the body
- Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): What It Looks Like, Causes Treatment
Ringworm on your body is called tinea corporis This type of ringworm affects your arms, legs, torso and face Ringworm is treated with antifungal medication available either over the counter or as a prescription Ringworm has different names based on where it appears on your body — and it can appear just about anywhere
- Tinea (fungal skin infection) - DermNet
"Tinea" refers to a skin infection with a dermatophyte (ringworm) fungus Depending on which part of the body is affected, it is given a specific name Sometimes, the name gives a different meaning Tinea versicolor is more accurately called pityriasis versicolor This is a common yeast infection on the trunk
- Diagnosis and Management of Tinea Infections | AAFP
The most common infections in prepubertal children are tinea corporis and tinea capitis, whereas adolescents and adults are more likely to develop tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea
- Tinea infections | Ringworm | Jock itch | MedlinePlus
Tinea are skin diseases caused by fungus like ringworm or jock itch Some are treated with over the counter items and others require prescription
- Tinea Infection - Cedars-Sinai
What is tinea infection? Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin Tinea on the body or scalp is sometimes known as ringworm This is because it can cause red patches on the skin in the shape of rings But it’s not caused by worms It’s caused by different types of fungi Tinea infection can affect any part of the body
- Ringworm (body) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle Ringworm gets its name because of its appearance No worm is involved Ringworm often causes a ring-shaped rash that is itchy, scaly and slightly raised
- Dermatophyte (tinea) infections - UpToDate
Dermatophyte infections of scalp hair (tinea capitis), beard hair (tinea barbae), and nails (tinea unguium or dermatophyte onychomycosis) are discussed in detail separately
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