What are the signs of tinea and how is it treated?
Tinea refers to a group of fungal infections affecting different parts of the body, known as ringworm when it affects the skin. It presents as a red, circular, and itchy rash with a clearer center. Diagnosis is usually clinical, sometimes confirmed with a KOH test or fungal culture. Treatment involves topical antifungal creams like clotrimazole or miconazole for mild cases, and oral antifungals for more extensive infections.