Tinea: Frequently Asked Questions

Tinea pedis is the scientific name for athlete's foot, a common skin infection caused by fungi. Learn more about tinea pedis. Back to Top Legal Statement | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Compliance ©2004-2008 OrthoNeutrogena, a division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Capitalized product names are trademarks of OrthoNeutrogena. This site intended for U.S. residents only. Site last updated: 30 April 2008

Tinea pedis is the scientific name for athlete’s foot, a common skin infection caused by fungi. Learn more about tinea pedis.

Baby foot may be applied where foot skin troubles such as Tinea and so on are present.

Yes, Tinea Cruris is a Jock Itch and the formula is specifically formulated to eliminate tinea cruris.

There might be other treatment options for Skin Abscess available over the internet. Our intention is only to list alternatives that in our opinion have proven effectiveness and with reliable evidence to back their claims.

There might be other treatment options for Skin Abscess available over the internet. Our intention is only to list alternatives that in our opinion have proven effectiveness and with reliable evidence to back their claims.

As Tea Tree Oil is antifungal we would recommend you use either washes regularly and in addition apply either the pure Tea Tree Oil 2/3 times a day or the 10% blended oil as often as required until symptoms disappear. Frequent use of either Skin Wash may reduce your risk of symptoms and prevent re-occurrence. You can also apply the Hand & Body Antiseptic Lotion after showering/bathing. In addition add a few drop of the Blended oil to your shoes & trainers to help keep them fresh.

Tinea is easy to catch and is often picked up by wearing bare feet in communal areas - perhaps the showers at school. It is most likely to develop between the toes causing the skin to become red, moist and itchy. Over-the-counter anti-fungal creams can be used to treat tinea. Similarly, plantar warts (sometimes known as papillomas), can be picked up in communal areas and occur when the human papilloma virus penetrates the skin through cracks in the feet. Plantar warts should be treated by a podiatrist. ...

Tinea Capitis is the most common cause for children’s Hair Loss. It is a superficial fungal infection that attacks hair shafts and follicles of the skin, scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes. Children with Tinea Capitis experience Hair Loss that is patchy, ovular or round and typically visible just above the surface of the scalp.

Possibly, but we have no clinical evidence at this time to support such a claim.