Recent Examples on the WebToenail fungus, also called onychomycosis or tinea unguium, is the umbrella term for a handful of microorganisms that can infect one or more of your toenails.1 Different types of toenail fungus include subungual, white superficial, and candida.—Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024 Ketoconazole: This has more uses than some of the other antifungals on this list, and can be prescribed to treat conditions including athlete’s foot, tinea versicolor, and ringworm.—April Benshosan, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024 Excess sebum can also lead to pigmentation, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyper- and hypo-pigmentation; skin diseases like acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and tinea versicolor; swelling in the nose and eyes; and eye issues like dry eyes, itching, styes and blepharitis.—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Athlete’s foot—also known as tinea pedis or foot ringworm—is a fungal infection that impacts the feet.—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024 The precise distribution of tinea imbricata, however, has been poorly defined ever since the disease was named by Sir Patrick Manson, the father of tropical medicine.—Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019 Frequently Asked Questions How long does tinea versicolor last?—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 29 June 2023 One study also found that honey mixed with olive oil and beeswax is effective against tinea versicolor.7 Aloe vera: Aloe vera may inhibit the growth of the fungus that causes tinea versicolor.—Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 29 June 2023 In January 2022, after giving birth to a baby, she was diagnosed with tinea and began oral treatment, which did not relieve her symptoms.—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin, worm, moth
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