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Tinea
Health Encyclopedia: Tinea Corporis
Tinea corporis is a skin infection due to dermatophytes, a type of fungi.
See also:
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Tinea capitis -
Tinea cruris (jock itch) -
Tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
Alternative Names
Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Tinea corporis (often called
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Health Guide
Tinea capitis
Fungal infection - scalp; Infection - fungal - scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm - scalp Prevention Good general hygiene is important in the prevention and... Read more »Tinea capitis
.........persistent and contagious, however, it often disappears spontaneously at puberty. The fungi that cause tinea infections thrive in warm, moist areas. You have an increased risk for tinea... Read more »Tinea corporis
Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Prevention Good general hygiene helps prevent ringworm... Read more »Tinea capitis
......be examined and treated, if necessary. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Tinea capitis may be extremely persistent, may resolve spontaneously at puberty, and may... Read more »Tinea corporis
Fungal infection - body; Infection - fungal - body; Tinea of the body; Tinea circinata; Ringworm - body Symptoms Symptoms include itching and a ring-shaped,... Read more »Images
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