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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for tinea corporis OR tinea pedis OR dermatophytosis
  1. ... feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot.
  2. This is a picture of Athlete's foot (tinea pedis). Tinea infection is caused by a fungus that grows on the skin, and is also referred to as ringworm. Cutaneous (skin) tinea infections ...
  3. ... at once. The medical name for ringworm is tinea. ... your: Beard, tinea barbae Body, tinea corporis Feet, tinea pedis (also called athlete's foot) Groin area, tinea cruris ( ...
  4. ... that affects the scalp. It is also called tinea capitis. Related ringworm infections may be found: In ... fungi grow well in warm, moist areas. A tinea infection is more likely if you: Have minor ...
  5. ... is caused by fungi. It is also called tinea. Related skin fungus infections may appear: On the ...
  6. ... treatment. It is often less severe than other tinea infections, such as athlete's foot, but may last a long time.