Difference between Tinea and Ringworm
What is the difference between Tinea and Ringworm?
Tinea as a noun is a fungal infection of the skin known generally as ringworm. while Ringworm as a noun is a contagious fungal affliction of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
Tinea
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A fungal infection of the skin known generally as ringworm.
Ringworm
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A contagious fungal affliction of the skin, characterised by ring-shaped discoloured patches, covered by vesicles or scales.
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