a fungal infection that usually occurs on drier skin, often on the inner thighs and groin area
Ringworm A group of common infections occurring on the skin, hair, and nails that are caused by a fungus.
fungus infection of the scalp, body, nails, genital area
A ringworm type fungus that can infect the outer layers of the skin, nails and hair.
a group of infections of the skin, nails or hair caused by fungal organisms that typically cause a red, itchy rash. Types include tinea versicolor, tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and tinea cruris (jock itch).
fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by one of several types of fungi
Tinea is a group of fungal skin diseases caused by dermatophytes. Tinea is a general term for the infections caused by the fungi.
A name applied to many different kinds of fungal infections of the skin, with specific types being determined by the area infected. Some examples are as follows: Tinea capitis is the strain that infects the scalp; Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot; Tinea cruris is known as "jock itch;" Tinea barbae often infects men with beards.
A general term for fungal infections of the skin, usually combined with a description of the site or cause. Examples include tinea cruris or "jock itch," and tinea pedis or "athlete's foot."
