Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

Ringworm on the fingertips, fingers, or elsewhere on the hands is called tinea manuum. Tinea manuum is a contagious fungal infection on the hands, often starting on the palms. Tinea is the technical ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MDMedically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Athlete's foot on the hands is a fungal infection called tinea manuum. When the same type of fungus affects the feet, it is ...

The ringworm in adulthood is perhaps one of the most embarrassing diseases one could have. For one reason, it is often associated with dirtiness. The ringworm is often referred to as “oluwumu” or ...

Reviews of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 9, Supplement 1. First International Symposium on Itraconazole (Jan. - Feb., 1987), pp. S104-S108 (5 pages) Itraconazole, the first orally active triazole ...

Dermatology Nursing. 2005;17(1):30-31. The "What's Your Assessment?" series includes a short case presentation and differential diagnosis. It is followed by a discussion of the disease or condition ...

Thirty patients (18 males and 12 females) with dermatophytoses were treated with itraconazole. Twenty-eight patients received 100 mg per day for 14 days, and two patients, one with tinea pedis and one ...

Our young athlete had tinea pedis, also known as “athlete’s foot” or “foot ringworm.” Tinea pedis affects the toes and feet and is the most common fungus infection. Dermatophyte infections, such as ...

Tinea manuum is a contagious fungal infection on the hands caused by a type of fungi called dermatophytes. But what does it look like and how can it be treated? Tinea is the technical term for ...