TINEA INFECTION
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
Tinea is an infection of keratinised tissues, including skin, hair, or nails, caused
by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes. It is a common presentation in
children and young people, but differential diagnosis can be challenging.
Pictures and
information
courtesy of
Timothy G
Berger MD
Source: The
Dermatology
Glossary,
UCSF School
of medicine
Tinea may infect various parts of the body and is termed accordingly, eg:
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INVESTIGATIONS
FIGURE 6: POSTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
PREPARATION
A diagnostic test using potassium hydroxide (KOH)
to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin.
FIGURE 7: MICROSCOPY