Tinea

"Tinea" refers to a skin infection with a dermatophyte (ringworm) fungus.

Depending on which part of the body is affected, it is given a specific name.

• Tinea barbae (beard)
• Tinea capitis (head)
• Tinea corporis (body)
• Tinea cruris (groin)
• Tinea faciei (face)
• Tinea manuum (hand)
• Tinea pedis (foot)
• Tinea unguium (nail)

Sometimes, the name gives a different meaning.

• Tinea versicolor, also more accurately called Pityriasis versicolor, a common yeast infection on the trunk
• Tinea incognito when the clinical appearance has changed because of inappropriate treatment
• Tinea nigra affects the palms or soles which appear brown (on white skin) or black (on dark skin)