Fungal Skin
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Fungal Skin conditions
Tinea (pityriasis) versicolorTinea (pityriasis) versicolor causes discolored skin patches due to Malassezia yeast overgrowth, often appearing on the chest and back.Tinea capitisTinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp caused by dermatophytes, leading to scaly patches, hair loss, and sometimes black dot alopecia or kerion formation.Tinea corporisA fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, characterized by ring-shaped, scaly plaques on the body, commonly known as tinea corporis.Tinea crurisTinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin caused by dermatophytes, presenting with itchy, red, and scaly patches often seen in warm, moist areas.Tinea pedisTinea pedis is a fungal infection of the feet caused by dermatophytes, presenting with itching, scaling, and redness, often diagnosed by KOH microscopy.Tinea unguiumTinea unguium is a fungal infection of the nails caused by dermatophytes, leading to nail thickening, discoloration, and brittleness often diagnosed by microscopy and culture.