Tinea is a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and nails. It causes a ring-like, circular rash on the skin and is thus popularly known as “ringworm.” Tinea can affect all age groups and lead to different types of clinical manifestations. Physical examination of the lesions, microscopy, and a fungal culture can be used to diagnose tinea infections. However, several medical conditions like eczema, alopecia areata, and onychomycosis mimic tinea infection.
Therefore, physicians should be careful while diagnosing tinea infections. Join proficient dermatologist Dr. Jyothi Jayaraman in an exclusive session, where she will discuss the management of tinea infections on 14 th March at 3:00 PM IST. Session highlights Types of tinea and its clinical presentation Tinea incognito Challenges in management Principles of treatment Do Not Miss This Session!
