tinea /tin·ea/ (tin´e-ah) ringworm; any of numerous different superficial fungal infections of the skin, types being defined according to appearance, etiology, or site.
tinea cruris
tinea [tin´e-ah]
tinea (tinē´
),
tinea cruris
tinea bar´bae tinea of bearded parts of the face and neck caused by species of Trichophyton.
tinea ca´pitis tinea of the scalp, due to species of Trichophyton or Microsporum.
tinea circina´ta , tinea cor´poris tinea of glabrous skin, usually due to species of Trichophyton or Microsporum.
tinea cru´ris tinea of the groin, perineum, or perineal regions, sometimes spreading to contiguous areas; it often accompanies tinea pedis and has the same causative organism.
tinea fa´ciei tinea of the face, other than the bearded area.
tinea ni´gra a minor fungal infection caused by Hortaea werneckii, having dark lesions with the appearance of spattered silver nitrate on the skin of the hands or occasionally other areas.
tinea imbrica´ta a form of tinea corporis seen in the tropics, due to Trichophyton concentricum; the early lesion is annular with a circle of scales at the periphery.
tinea pe´dis athlete's foot; a chronic superficial type on the skin of the foot, especially between toes or on the soles, due to species of Trichophyton or to Epidermophyton floccosum.
tinea profun´da trichophytic granuloma.
tinea syco´sis an inflammatory, deep type of tinea barbae, due to Trichophyton violaceum or T. rubrum.
tinea un´guium tinea of the nails, first the surface and lateral and distal edges and later the part beneath the nail plate.
tinea versi´color a chronic, noninflammatory, usually asymptomatic type with multiple macular patches, seen in tropical regions and caused by Malassezia furfur.
tinea cru·ris (kr r  s)n. A fungal infection of the skin of the groin, occurring especially in males. Also called eczema marginatum, jock itch. |
tinea cruris
[kro̅o̅′ris]
a superficial fungal infection of the groin caused by species of Trichophyton or Epidermophyton floccosum, the second most common dermatophytosis for clinical presentation. It is most common in the tropics and among males. Topical antifungals such as miconazole and clotrimazole are often prescribed. Griseofulvin is used only for severe resistant cases. Also called jock itch.
Jock Itch
A popular term for fungal infection in a male athlete who uses an athletic supporter or ‘jock strap’
tinea [tin´e-ah]
ringworm; any of numerous different fungal infections of the skin; the specific type (depending on characteristic appearance, etiologic agent and site) usually is designated by a modifying term.
tinea bar´bae ringworm of the beard, seen on bearded parts of the face and neck; caused by Trichophyton.
tinea ca´pitis ringworm of the scalp, a fungal infection caused by various species of Microsporum and Trichophyton. Generally it is characterized by one or more small, round, elevated patches, scaling of the scalp, and dry and brittle hair.
tinea cor´poris a fungal infection of the glabrous (smooth) skin, usually due to species of Microsporum or Trichophyton.
tinea cru´ris ringworm of the groin area, starting in the perineal folds and extending onto the inner surface of the thighs; it is more common in males and is caused by Epidermophyton floccosum or species of Trichophyton; called also eczema marginatum, epidermophytosis cruris, and jock itch.
tinea fa´ciei ringworm of the face, seen on non-hairy areas of the face, often with a similar presentation to that of tinea corporis.
tinea imbrica´ta a distinctive type of tinea corporis occurring in tropical countries and caused by Trichophyton concentricum. The early lesion is circular, surrounded by a ring of scales attached along one edge; several new and larger scaling rings form later.
tinea ma´nus (tinea ma´nuum) ringworm of the hand, usually involving the interdigital spaces and palmar surfaces of the hands; it almost always accompanies tinea pedis, with the same etiologic agent for both infections.
tinea pe´dis athlete's foot.
tinea profun´da trichophytic granuloma.
tinea syco´sis an inflammatory, deep type of tinea barbae, due to Trichophyton violaceum or T. rubrum.
tinea un´guium tinea involving the nails; the invasion may be restricted to white patches or pits on the nail surface, or the lateral or distal edges of the nail may be involved first, followed by establishment of the infection beneath the nail plate.
tinea versi´color a chronic, usually asymptomatic disorder due to Malassezia furfur, marked only by multiple macular patches. Called also pityriasis versicolor.
tinea (tinē´
),n a group of fungal skin diseases caused by dermatophytes of several kinds, characterized by itching, scaling, and sometimes painful lesions.
Tinea is a general term that refers to infections of various causes, which are seen in several sites.
Tinea is a general term that refers to infections of various causes, which are seen in several sites.
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Tinea.
tinea capitis,
n a superficial fungal infection of the scalp seen most commonly in children.
tinea corporis,
n a superficial fungal infection of the nonhairy skin of the body, most prevalent in hot, humid climates.
tinea cruris,
n a superficial fungal infection of the groin.
tinea pedis,
n a chronic superficial fungal infection of the foot, especially of the skin between the toes.
tinea unguium
n a superficial fungal infection of the nails.
tinea versicolor,
n a fungal infection of the skin caused by
Malassezia furfur and characterized by finely desquamating pale tan patches on the upper trunk and upper arms.
Malassezia furfur and characterized by finely desquamating pale tan patches on the upper trunk and upper arms.
tinea cruris
Jock itch, see there
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