Tinea Infections (Ringworm) - Johns Hopkins Medicine But it most often occurs on the feet, groin, nails, body, and scalp Treatment depends on what part of the body is infected It may include antifungal cream, shampoo, or medicine by mouth Some types of tinea infection can be prevented if you don't share personal hygiene products, clothing, or shoes and keep your skin dry
List of types of tinea - Wikipedia Athlete's foot (also known as "ringworm of the foot", [2] tinea pedum, [3] and "moccasin foot" [4]) is a common and contagious skin disease that causes itching, scaling, flaking, and sometimes blistering of the affected areas
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): What It Looks Like, Causes Treatment Ringworm goes by different names depending on which body part it affects 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
Tinea (fungal skin infection) - DermNet Tinea amiantacea (usually referred to as pityriasis amiantacea) - this is a scalp condition that is usually due to either psoriasis or severe seborrhoeic dermatitis
Ringworm Basics | Ringworm | CDC Tinea of the scalp, tinea capitis, is also common The medical term for each type of ringworm starts with 'tinea' followed by the Latin name for the part of the body infected
Ringworm (tinea) - World Health Organization (WHO) Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common fungal infection of the skin It can affect both humans and animals The infection is caused by fungi, known as dermatophytes, that thrive on the skin, hair, and nails Symptoms of ringworm include itching, redness, and a characteristic ring-shaped rash
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
Tinea Corporis (Body Ringworm) - Dermatology - Merck Manual . . . Tinea corporis is a dermatophyte infection of the face, trunk, and extremities Diagnosis is based on clinical appearance and by examination of skin scrapings on potassium hydroxide wet mount Treatment involves topical or oral antifungals