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Tinea manuum (or tinea manus [3]) is a fungal infection of the hand. [2] It is typically more aggressive than tinea pedis but similar in look. Itching, burning, cracking, and scaling are observable and may be transmitted sexually or otherwise, whether or not symptoms are present.
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 : 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
Some of these skin infections are known as ringworm or tinea (which is the Latin word for "worm"), though infections are not caused by worms. [3] [7] It is thought that the word tinea (worm) is used to describe the snake-like appearance of the dermatophyte on the skin. [7] Toenail and fingernail infections are referred to as onychomycosis ...
Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [4] is a fungal infection of the nail. [2] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. [2] Fingernails may be affected, but it is more common for toenails. [3] Complications may include cellulitis of the lower leg. [3]
Tinea manuum is a fungal infection of the hand, mostly a type of dermatophytosis, often part of two feet-one hand syndrome. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] There is diffuse scaling on the palms or back of usually one hand and the palmer creases appear more prominent. [ 2 ]
Tinea faciei; Tinea imbricata (tokelau) Tinea incognito; Tinea manuum; Tinea nigra (superficial phaeohyphomycosis, tinea nigra palmaris et plantaris) Tinea pedis (athlete's foot, ringworm of the foot) Tinea versicolor (dermatomycosis furfuracea, pityriasis versicolor, tinea flava) White piedra; White superficial onychomycosis; Zygomycosis ...
Lentigo in cats is a common dermatological condition characterized by the presence of small, flat, brownish spots on the skin — particularly around the lips, nose, and eyelid margins. Unlike in ...
Signs and symptoms range widely. [3] There is usually a rash with superficial infection. [2] Fungal infection within the skin or under the skin may present with a lump and skin changes. [3] Pneumonia-like symptoms or meningitis may occur with a deeper or systemic infection. [2] Fungi are everywhere, but only some cause disease. [13]