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Tinea
"Tinea" refers to a skin infection with a dermatophyte (ringworm) fungus.
Depending on which part of the body is affected, it is given a specific name.
- Tinea barbae (beard)
- Tinea capitis (head)
- Tinea corporis (body)
- Tinea cruris (groin)
- Tinea faciei (face)
- Tinea manuum (hand)
- Tinea pedis (foot)
- Tinea unguium (nail)
Sometimes, the name gives a different meaning.
- Tinea versicolor, also more accurately called Pityriasis versicolor, a common yeast infection on the trunk
- Tinea incognito when the clinical appearance has changed because of inappropriate treatment
- Tinea nigra affects the palms or soles which appear brown (on white skin) or black (on dark skin)
Related information
On DermNet NZ:
- Introduction to fungal infections
- Mycology of dermatophytes
- Laboratory tests for fungal infections
- Treatment of fungal infections
Other websites:
- Tinea Infections– Medline Plus
- emedicine dermatology has several chapters about tinea
Books:
See the DermNet NZ bookstore