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2. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   Tinea corporis. This patient presented with ringworm on the arm, or tinea corporis due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may ...

3. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]

4. List of types of tinea - Wikipedia

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   [19] [20] These yeasts are normally found on the human skin and only become troublesome under certain circumstances, such as a warm and humid environment, although the exact conditions that cause initiation of the disease process are poorly understood. [19] [21] Treatment include [griseofulivin], topical selenium shampoo and topical ketoconazole.

5. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...

6. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Scalp fungus is treatable using antifungal medications, including: Griseofulvin. One of the most common medications used to treat fungal infections of the scalp is griseofulvin, an oral antifungal ...

7. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   The disease is infectious and can be transmitted by humans, animals, or objects that harbor the fungus. The fungus can also exist in a carrier state on the scalp, without clinical symptomatology. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent ; griseofulvin is the most commonly used drug, but other newer antimycotic drugs, such as ...