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What are the different types of ringworm and how can they be distinguished from one another?
There are several types of ringworm, including tinea corporis (on the body), tinea capitis (on the scalp), tinea pedis (on the feet), and tinea cruris (on the groin). They can be distinguished by their location on the body, appearance of the rash, and symptoms such as itching and redness. Consulting a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment is recommended.
Genus and species name for athletes foot?
scientific name=tinea pedis caused by dermatophytes
What actors and actresses appeared in Tinea Cruris - 2010?
The cast of Tinea Cruris - 2010 includes: Nanthapricha Lapbunrueng as Beer Sirapop Watanasirikomol as Mor
What is the layman's name for tinea versicolor?
Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
Illnesses caused by fungi?
The general medical term for a fungal infection is "mycosis". myco-: fungus -osis: abnormal condition of... However, for specific examples: Tinea Pedis- AKA "Athelete's Foot" Tinea Corporis- AKA "Ringworm" Tinea Cruris- AKA "Jock Itch"
What is tinea pedis?
Tinea pedis is caused by a fungus. Usually this fungus is a dermatophyte such as tricophyton mentagrophytes or tricophyton rubrum.
Is Tinea pedis a fungal infection of the scalp?
No, Tinea pedis is not a fungal infection of the scalp; it is commonly known as athlete's foot and affects the skin on the feet. The fungal infection of the scalp is referred to as Tinea capitis. Both conditions are caused by dermatophyte fungi, but they target different areas of the body.
Is tinea cruris-primary contaGIOUS?
Yes, tinea cruris-primary is moderately contagious. This infection can affect both humans and some animals so it is important to wash your hands if you know you have the infection.
Can athelet's foot be transferred to other part of the body?
Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Fungi like to grow in warm, dark, moist places, so this same fungus can be transferred to other places on the body, including the groin (tinea cruris).
What does Epidermophyton cause?
Epidermophyton is a genus of fungi that primarily causes skin infections, particularly tinea, commonly known as ringworm. It is responsible for conditions such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and jock itch (tinea cruris). These infections typically result in itching, redness, and scaling of the affected areas. Epidermophyton floccosum is the most notable species associated with these dermatophytic infections in humans.
Where and when was athlete's foot originated?
Athlete's foot, also called Tinea Pedis, is a parasitic fungal infection of the epidermis of the human foot. The term "athlete's foot" refers to the disease and not the organism (fungus) that causes it. Several different fungi, called dermatophytes, can cause tinea pedis. Moreover, a fungus species that causes athlete's foot can also cause, for example, jock itch (tinea cruris). It is typically caused by a mold[1] (but in some cases a yeast) that grows on the surface of the skin and then into the living skin tissue itself, causing the infection.
What are effective treatments for jock itch or tinea cruris?
Uncomplicated tinea cruris (jock itch) is effectively treated with topical anti-fungal creams. They are available as OTC preparations. See link for more.
