Condition Article

Tinea Infections

Tinea are skin diseases caused by fungus like ringworm or jock itch. Some are treated with over the counter items and others require prescription.

Infectious DiseaseIntegumentary

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Definition

Tinea are skin diseases caused by fungus like ringworm or jock itch. Some are treated with over the counter items and others require prescription.

Concept record

Canonical title: Tinea Infections
Alphabetical key: T
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Ringworm
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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