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
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
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
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
Tinea - symptoms, types treatment | healthdirect Tinea is a contagious skin, scalp or nail infection that is caused by a fungus The fungal infection has a different name depending on where on your body it is and the type of fungus Some common infections are athlete's foot, ringworm and jock itch Tinea can be treated with antifungal medicines
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