Open AccessSuperficial fungal infections
Author(s) -
Tom Kovitwanichkat,
Alvin H Chong
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2208-794X
pISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-05-19-4930
Subject(s) - tinea capitis , dermatology , medicine , antifungal , scalp , dermatophyte , skin infection , differential diagnosis , cellulitis , pathology , staphylococcus aureus , biology , bacteria , genetics
Tinea is a common fungal infection that can affect the skin, nails and hair. Tinea infection has a variety of clinical manifestations and affects all age groups, ranging from tinea pedis in adults to tinea capitis in pre-pubertal children.