Chapter 1: Clinical Overview
If your patient is experiencing tinea, it may be due to:
Direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has tinea.
Sharing personal items such as towels, shoes, socks, or hairbrushes with an infected person.
Walking barefoot in warm, damp communal areas like swimming pools, gyms, or locker rooms.
Wearing tight or non-breathable clothing or footwear, which creates a moist environment ideal for fungal growth.
Having a weakened immune system or other health conditions, which may increase susceptibility to fungal infections.
Infants and toddlers may contract tinea through shared items or close contact with caregivers.
Older children are at higher risk of tinea from physical activities, sports, or shared equipment in group settings.
Prompt identification and treatment are essential to prevent the spread and complications of tinea.