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Tinea

Medical Definition:	A general term describing various dermatophytoses. Specific types include TINEA CAPITIS (ringworm of the scalp), TINEA FAVOSA (of scalp and skin), TINEA PEDIS (athlete's foot), and tinea unguium (see ONYCHOMYCOSIS, ringworm of the nails). (Dorland, 27th ed)
Guide Notes:	the disease ringworm: do not confuse with TAENIA, tapeworm; GEN or unspecified: prefer specifics
Also Called:	Epidermophytosis,Trichophytosis

Tinea Categories.

	Onychomycosis - A fungal infection of the nail plate, usually caused by a species of Epidermophyton, Microsporum, or Trichophyton, and producing opaque, white, thickened, friable, and brittle nails. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Tinea Capitis - Ringworm of the scalp caused by species of Microsporum and Trichophyton, which may occasionally involve the eyebrows and eyelashes. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Tinea Pedis - Dermatological pruritic lesion in the feet, caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.

Tinea Medical Definitions and Terms

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