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Tinea

Also called Ringworm

DermatologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

Superficial dermatophyte fungal infection of skin, hair, or nails, named according to the affected body site, such as tinea capitis on the scalp or tinea pedis on the feet.

Korean

백선

피부사상균에 의한 표재성 피부 감염으로, 침범 부위에 따라 두부 백선(두피), 족부 백선(발) 등으로 구분된다.

French

Dermatophytose(Teigne)

Infection dermatomycosique superficielle de la peau, des cheveux ou des ongles ; nommée selon le site corporel atteint (tinea capitis pour le cuir chevelu, tinea pedis pour le pied).

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