Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Tinea


Related Topics

In the News (Sun 19 May 13)

  
  ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis (often called ringworm of the body) is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but may occur in people of all ages.
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection common in adolescent and young adult males.
Tinea versicolor is an infection caused by a fungus that is common in adolescent and young adult males.
www.enlmedical.com /article/000877.htm   (1437 words)

  
 Dr. Koop - Ringworm (Tinea)- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
Ringworm is not a worm infestation, but an infection caused by a fungus.
Body ringworm (tinea corporis) appears as a round or oval sore that is red, scaly, and itchy.
For most types of tinea, treatment is with antifungal drugs in the form of skin creams, lotions or ointments.
www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/75.html   (758 words)

  
 RING WORM: Symptoms and Colloidal Silver   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Ringworm is a superficial skin infection, also known as tinea, tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea faciei, and tinea versicolor.
Ringworm (or tinea corporis) is a common fungal infection resulting from dermatophytes, which are microscopic organisms that live off the dead outer layer of skin.
Other forms of tinea that are more common in adults are athlete's foot, nail fungus, feminine itch and jock itch.
www.ringworm.biz /Relief-of-skin-fungus-infection-tinea-pedis-ring-wor...   (1310 words)

  
 Jock itch
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungi.
Fungal infection - groin; Infection - fungal - groin; Itching in the groin; Ringworm - groin; Tinea cruris; Tinea of the groin
It is often less severe than other tinea infections, but may last a long time.
www.drdean.healthcentral.com /mhc/top/000876.cfm   (392 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Ringworm, tinea manuum on the finger
This is a picture of ringworm, tinea manum, on the finger.
Updated by: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2531.htm   (144 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.