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Types of Ringworm
Ringworm
They are caused by a closely related group of filamentous fungi capable of invading the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nails. The three main genera responsible for these infections are: Trichophyticus, Microsporum and ringworm.
Tinea infections are followed by the word designating the area or tissue, ringworm of the scalp, glabrous skin or groin. Individual defensive conditions are very important in the intensity of this infection. They tend to be more intense in diabetics, cancer, immunocompromised and those with high levels of corticosteroids.
Some of these may lead to infection with suppuration deepest being infected by bacteria in individuals with deficient defenses. Local conditions that help the progression of the disease are moisture, seborrhea and increased skin temperature.