69. “ 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.
•Tinea barbae (beard)
•Tinea capitis (head)
•Tinea corporis (body)
•Tinea cruris (groin)
•Tinea faciei (face)
•Tinea manuum (hand)
•Tinea pedis (foot)
•Tinea unguium (nail)
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 incognito refers to a tinea infection in which the clinical appearance has changed
because of inappropriate treatment.
•Tinea nigra is a mould infection (not a dermatophyte). It affects the palms or soles,
which appear brown (on white skin) or black (on dark skin).
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75. Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused
by a fungal infection. It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald
patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name because
of its circular appearance