: Oral medications like terbinafine or itraconazole are required for infections involving the hair follicles (tinea capitis) or nails (onychomycosis).
Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that require for nutrition and primarily infect the skin, hair, and nails. The resulting infections are medically termed dermatophytoses , often referred to by the part of the body they affect (e.g., tinea pedis for the feet). Comprehensive Resource Guides (PDF/Manuals)
: Infection of the scalp, most common in children, often causing patchy alopecia (hair loss).
: Characterized by annular, scaly plaques with central clearing on the trunk or limbs.
Dermatophytoses are typically named "tinea" followed by the Latin term for the body site:
: Affects the feet and interdigital spaces.
: Maintain dry skin, avoid sharing personal items like towels, and wash contaminated fabrics at