: A persistent infection of the nail plate and bed, leading to discolored and thickened nails. Diagnosis and Management
: Affects the feet and interdigital spaces.
: Oral medications like terbinafine or itraconazole are required for infections involving the hair follicles (tinea capitis) or nails (onychomycosis).
Dermatophytoses are typically named "tinea" followed by the Latin term for the body site:
