Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.MMedically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M There are three main types of ...

Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, coeliac disease and type 1 diabetes. According to Medline Plus, immunosuppressive medicines are ...

Among them, tinea represents cutaneous infections by dermatophytes. Therapeutic strategies depend upon the affected body site. Hence, clinicians distinguish several types of tinea including the ...

A good knowledge and understanding of the dosages, duration, and potential side effects of different antifungals is important for managing tinea capitis. The dermatophytes (tinea) are a group of ...

To evaluate the prevalence, aetiology and trend of tinea capitis among children with HIV infection. Two reviewers (LN and JBB), using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme quality assessment tool, ...