Tinea manuum is a fungal infection that affects the skin on one or both hands, often presenting as a type of dermatophytoses – but commonly known as ringworm (tinea). It is commonly associated with athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and can be part of a condition known as “two feet, one hand syndrome”. This infection thrives in warm, humid environments and can spread through directcx contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces.
What is Tinea Manuum?
Tinea manuum, also referred to as ringworm of the hand, is a superficial dermatophyte infection that mainly affects the outer layer of your skin – most notably the palms, back of the hands, and the skin between the fingers. Tinea refers to the fungal infection most commonly known as ringworm, and manuum refers to the part of the body affected. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm but rather by fungi that create a ring-like appearance on the skin. The infection is extremely contagious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact, touching infected animals, or touching infected objects.