Common Skin Diseases
- Ringworm properly known as dermatophytosis
- Athlete's foot properly known as Tinea pedis
- Jock itch properly known as Tinea cruris
- Fungal folliculitis of the scalp properly known as Tinea capitis
- Fungal folliculitis of the beard properly known as Tinea barbae
- Fungal folliculitis of the legs properly known as Majocchi granuloma often occurs in females who shave their legs.
- Onychomycosis (nail infection)
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