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.

2014年11月15日 · Tinea infections are caused by dermatophytes and are classified by the involved site. The most common infections in prepubertal children are tinea corporis and tinea capitis, whereas...

"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.

2022年10月21日 · Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that causes a circular, ring-like pattern on your skin. It’s contagious and requires treatment with antifungal medications.

2024年10月12日 · Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower floors, or even from a pet.

Dermatophyte infections are also called ringworm or tinea. Symptoms of dermatophytoses include rashes, scaling, and itching. Doctors usually examine the affected area and view a skin or nail sample under a microscope or sometimes do a culture.

2024年4月24日 · 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.

2024年7月15日 · Ringworm (tinea) is a common epidermis infection caused by dermatophyte fungi. Ringworm spreads through skin contact among people and animals or by fomites. Onychomycosis (fungal nail infection often associated with dermatophytes) occasionally leads to serious secondary bacterial infections, especially in people with diabetes.

2024年2月15日 · Ringworm, also called tinea, is a skin infection caused by fungi, microscopic organisms that are similar to yeast and molds. It does not have any relation to worms, but is called "ringworm" because the infection can produce ring-shaped patches on the skin that have red, wormlike edges.

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.