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What are the common types of tinea and where do they occur? (Astronomy · and figure 3.25). Keep in mind that these names—even though they are Latinized—refer t…
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"body, not causative organisms. Tineas can be caused by different dermatophytes in most areas of the body. Common tineas: Location: Tinea corporis (ringworm)—Body; Tinea capitis (ringworm)—Scalp; Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)—Feet; Tinea barbae (barber’s itch)—Beard; Tinea cruris (jock itch)—Groin; Tinea unguium (onychomycosis)—Toenails, fingernails. Table 3.6: Some common tineas and location on the body. Tineas are superficial cutaneous mycoses and are common. Tinea barbae (barber’s itch) occurs on the lower face. Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) occurs on the feet, causing itching, burning, and dry, cracked skin between the toes. A close-up view of tinea corporis (ringworm) caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes."
