Tinea / Ringworm

Tinea , also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin . Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Multiple areas can be affected at a given time. Risk factors include using public showers, contact sports such as wrestling, excessive sweating, contact with animals, obesity , and poor immune function .

• Tinea pedis (athlete's foot): fungal infection of the feet
• Tinea unguium: fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails, and the nail bed
• Tinea corporis: fungal infection of the arms, legs, and trunk
• Tinea cruris (jock itch): fungal infection of the groin area
• Tinea manuum: fungal infection of the hands and palm area
• Tinea capitis: fungal infection of the scalp and hair
• Tinea faciei (face fungus): fungal infection of the face
• Tinea barbae: fungal infestation of facial hair

Prevention:

• Avoid sharing clothing, sports equipment, towels, or sheets.
• Avoid walking barefoot; instead wear appropriate protective shoes in locker rooms and sandals at the beach.
• Avoid touching pets with bald spots, as they are often carriers of the fungus.

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