Fungal Infections of the Skin
Fungal infections of the skin or nails, also referred to as tinea, are quite common. Fungal infections are contagious and thrive in warm, moist areas. A comb, clothing, shower surface, or pool area can harbor tinea. Common fungal infections include: athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), scalp ringworm (tinea capitis), and nail fungus (onychomycosis, tinea unguium).
