Dermatophytosis and tinea are general terms, essentially synonymous, applied to fungal infection of keratinized areas of the body (hair, skin and nails). Various genera and species of fungi known collectively as the dermatophytes are causative agents. The dermatophytoses are subdivided according to the site of infection.
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