What Are the Different Types of Fungal Infections?
Some fungal infections are given unique names for their location or type of fungi involved: Ringworm. Fungal infections on the body (tinea corporis) or scalp (tinea capitis) are sometimes referred to as “ringworm.” This is because the rash sometimes appears as a ring, or partial ring. This is a confusing and unnecessarily alarming name because the rash is not caused by a worm. Tinea capitis can lead to hair loss. Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the feet and is very common between the toes. Feet that remain in shoes all day retain warmth and moisture, which promote the growth of fungi. Onychomycosis (tinea unguium) refers to a fungal infection of the toenail or fingernail. Tinea versicolor is a common and harmless fungal infection caused by Pityriasis versicolor. It appears on the back, chest, neck, and upper arms as light-colored patches of discolored skin. Tinea nigra is a fungal infection caused by specific type of fungi (exophiala phaeoannellomyces) found in th
