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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for tinea cruris OR tinea corporis OR dermatophytosis
  1. Tinea corporis of the ear is shown here. The area is erythematous with peripheral scale. There is some ...
  2. Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by fungi. It is also called tinea. Related skin fungus infections may appear: On the scalp ...
  3. Images ... This child's leg shows a classical-appearing ringworm lesion with central clearing and a slightly raised red border.
  4. Images ... Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It usually produces a ring-shaped lesion which appears to clear in the center. The ...
  5. ... at once. The medical name for ringworm is tinea. ... the skin on your: Beard, tinea barbae Body, tinea corporis Feet, tinea pedis (also called athlete's foot) Groin ...
  6. ... by an allergic reaction to a fungal infection (tinea corporis). (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control ...
  7. ... 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 ...
  8. ... feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis or ringworm of the foot. ... Athlete's foot is the most common type of tinea infection. The fungus thrives in warm, moist areas. ...
  9. ... treatment. It is often less severe than other tinea infections, such as athlete's foot, but may last a long time.