Tinea

From Health Encyclopedia

Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Facts

Used for

ringworm

See for

Malassezia

Broader Terms

dermatomycosis

Facts

• Tinea is a fungal skin infection that is caused by a number of different organisms.
• Infections of the skin or nails caused by tinea appear as itching circular patches
• Tinea is similar to Candida.
• Tinea on Latin means a growing worm.
• Infections caused by tinea are usually not serious, but they are uncomfortable.

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