1. Tinea Infections: MedlinePlus
Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person...
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2. infections - Symptoms, Treatments and Resources for infections
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3. Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor (say “TIH-nee-uh VER-sih-kuh-ler”) is a fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots can be flaky or mildly itchy. The many small spots may blend into large patchy areas, usually on the oily parts of ...
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4. Tinea Capitis Symptoms & Treatment
Tinea capitis (also called ringworm of the scalp) is caused by by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. It usually affects children and disappears at puberty. However, it can occur at any age.
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5. Ringworm (Tinea) - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Ringworm is not a worm infestation, but an infection caused by a fungus. Doctors call the infection tinea or dermatophytosis. (See Health Profile for DERMATOPHYTOSIS.)
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6. Ringworm (Tinea) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment by MedicineNet.com
Ringworm can be treated topically (with external applications) or systemically (for example, with oral medications):
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7. Tinea Infections
Superficial fungal infections caused by a dermatophyte (species of fungi belonging to the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton) are referred to as "tinea." Dermatophytes digest and invade keratin and may infect skin, nails, and hair...
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8. Tinea Capitis | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | PDRHealth
Tinea (TIN-ee-ah) capitis is also called ringworm of the scalp or head. It is an infection of the scalp (skin of the head under your hair). Ringworm is common among school-age children. Even with treatment, tinea capitis may take weeks and sometim.....
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9. Tinea Corporis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Tinea Corporis - NY Times Health Information
Tinea corporis (often called ringworm of the body) is a common skin disorder, especially among children. However, it may occur in people of all ages. It is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes.
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10. Tinea Infections (Ringworm) in Children
Different fungi, depending on their location on the child's body, cause ringworm. Ringworm is characterized by ring-shaped red, scaly patches with clearing centers. There is an increased risk of contracting ringworm if your child:
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