Tinea infections are classified based on the affected body part. The most common types include:

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• Tinea Corporis (Body Ringworm):

  • Affects the body, particularly the arms, legs, and torso.

  • Characterized by round, red, scaly patches with clear centres, often resembling a ring.

  • The edges of the patches may be raised and can spread to other areas of the body.

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• Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot):

  • Affects the feet, particularly the spaces between the toes.

  • Symptoms include itching, burning, scaling, and peeling skin, often leading to cracked skin.

  • The infection can spread to the soles of the feet and toenails if left untreated.

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• Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch):

  • Affects the groin area, inner thighs, and buttocks.

  • Symptoms include red, itchy, and often ring-shaped rashes that may spread to the surrounding areas.

  • Commonly occurs in athletes or individuals who sweat heavily.

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• Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm):

  • Affects the scalp and hair shafts.

  • Symptoms include scaly patches, hair loss, itching, and sometimes painful inflammation.

  • More common in children, but can affect adults as well.

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• Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis):

  • Affects the nails, leading to thickening, discolouration, and crumbling of the nails.

  • The infection may cause the nail to separate from the nail bed.

  • Often occurs in toenails but can also affect fingernails.

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• Tinea Barbae:

  • Affects the beard area, including the chin, neck, and upper lip.

  • Symptoms include red, inflamed, and sometimes crusty patches that may result in hair loss.

  • Typically affects men who shave or work closely with animals.

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• Tinea Faciei:

  • Affects the face, excluding the beard area in men.

  • Symptoms include red, scaly patches that may resemble other facial skin conditions.

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• Tinea manuum:

  • Affects the hands, particularly the palms.

  • Symptoms include dry, thickened skin, often with a well-defined border.