Tinea Infections Flashcards

Flashcards about Tinea Infections

What is Tinea?

General term for fungal infections of the skin.

What determines the different types of Tinea?

The area of the body that is affected.

What are symptoms of Tinea Captius?

Scaly, erythemous, itchy patches on the scalp that can lead to hair loss and bald spots.

What is another name for Tinea Captius?

Scalp ring worm

What are symptoms of Tinea Corporis?

Circular, itchy, erythemous, scaly rash with inflamed, raised borders.

What is another name for Tinea Corporis?

Body ring worm

What are symptoms of Tinea Cruis?

Itchy, erythemous, rash in the groin and inner thigh area.

What is another name for Tinea Cruris?

Jock itch

What are symptoms of Tinea Pedis?

Itching, burning, cracked skin between the toes.

What is another name for Tinea Pedis?

Athlete’s foot

What are symptoms of Tinea Unguium?

Thickened, discolored, deformed nails.

What is another name for Tinea Unguium?

Onychomycosis

What is one way Tinea Infections spread?

Direct skin to skin contact

What is another way Tinea Infections spread?

Sharing contaminated items (towels, combs, brushes)

What is another way Tinea Infections spread?

Contact with contaminated surfaces

What is the rarest way Tinea Infections spread?

Contact with infected soil (rare)

What is one preventative measure for Tinea infections?

Avoid sharing personal items

What is another preventative measure for Tinea infections?

Keep skin dry in moist areas (skin folds, groin, feet).

What is another preventative measure for Tinea infections?

Good hygiene

What is another preventative measure for Tinea infections?

Wear loose fitting clothes

What type of clothes should you wear to prevent Tinea?

Cotton clothes

What is the last preventative measure for Tinea infections?

Avoid contact with infected people or animals

What is one treatment for Tinea infections?

Topical creams and lotions

What is another treatment for Tinea infections?

Oral treatments (pills/tablets)

What is another treatment for Tinea infections?

Shampoos

What is another treatment for Tinea infections?

Nail lacquers

Where on the body does Tinea Capitus occur?

Scalp

Where on the body does Tinea Corporis occur?

Body

Where on the body does Tinea Cruris occur?

Groin

Where on the body does Tinea Pedis occur?

Feet

Where on the body does Tinea Unguium occur?

Nails

What kind of medications are used to treat Tinea?

Antifungal Medications

What sensation is associated with Tinea?

Itchy

What is the coloring associated with Tinea?

Erythemous

What type of infection is Tinea?

Fungal

What is the general term for fungal infections of the skin?

Tinea

Tinea Capitus affects what part of the body?

Scalp

Tinea Corporis affects what part of the body?

Body

Tinea Cruris affects what part of the body?

Groin and inner thigh

Tinea Pedis affects what part of the body?

Feet

Tinea Unguium affects what part of the body?

Nails

What is another name for Tinea Capitus?

Ringworm of the scalp

What is the shape of the Tinea Corporis rash?

Circular rash

What symptoms are associated with Tinea Cruris?

Itchy rash

What is a symptom of Tinea Pedis?

Cracked skin

In Tinea Unguium what happens to the nails?

Deformed nails

How are Tinea infections transmitted?

Contact

Practicing good _ helps prevent Tinea.

Hygiene

What kind of treatments are creams and lotions?

Topical

What form of treatment is in pill/tablet form?

Oral

Keep your skin _.

Dry

Tinea Captius causes patches.

Scaly

Tinea Corporis causes raised borders.

Inflamed

Wear _ clothes.

Loose Fitting

Avoid sharing _ items.

Personal

Tinea is a __ term for fungal infections of the skin.

General

The different types of Tinea are based upon the area of the body that is __.

Affected

Tinea Captius can lead to __.

Hair Loss

What is the common name for Tinea Pedis?

Athlete's Foot

What type of medication is used to treat Tinea Unguium?

Antifungal

Contact with infected soil is a _ cause of Tinea infections.

Rare

What is the best approach to managing Tinea infections?

Prevention

What is an example of good personal hygiene to prevent Tinea?

Wash your hands regularly

Why wear loose-fitting clothing to prevent Tinea?

Avoid tight clothing