ringworm tinea fungal infection
  • Ringworm or Tinea represents a fungal infection
  • Has different names according to the body area affected as follows:
    • Tinea corporis (fungal infection on body surface other than feet, groin, scalp, face, beard)
    • Tinea pedis (infection on foot)
    • Tinea cruris (infection in the groin area)
    • Tinea capitis (infection of the scalp)
    • Tinea unguium (infection of the nail)
  • A low immune system may be the cause of persistent fungal infections
  • Diagnosis is made clinically most times, but some patients will require skin scraping and fungal culture
  • Topical or oral antifungal drugs are highly effective