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 (body) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年4月26日 · 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.
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis): What It Looks Like, Causes & Treatment
2022年10月21日 · 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 versicolor - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年7月13日 · Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin, resulting in small, discolored patches. These patches may be lighter or darker in color than the surrounding skin …
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.
Tinea infections | Ringworm | Jock itch - MedlinePlus
2024年10月12日 · 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 Corporis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2019年11月14日 · Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal skin infection of the body caused by dermatophytes. Tinea corporis is present worldwide. It is defined explicitly by the location of the lesions that may involve the trunk, neck, arms, and legs. Alternative names exist for dermatophyte infections that affect the other areas of the body.
Ringworm: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and More - Healthline
2024年8月27日 · Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis or tinea, is a fungal infection of the skin. Ringworm isn’t caused by a worm. Learn how to identify and treat ringworm.
Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia
Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1 ]
Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections Basics | Ringworm | CDC
Ringworm (tinea) is a common fungal infection of the hair (tinea capitis), skin, or nails (onychomycosis). It gets its name from the ring-shaped, itchy, red rash it causes on skin. Ringworm is more common on certain parts of the body.