Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans.

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection involving the body and ... Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2006; Uphold & Graham, 2003; Wolff, Johnson ...

Jock itch, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection that can cause itchiness in the groin or inner thighs. Home remedies and prescription medications can help ease symptoms and prevent the infection ...