Tinea versicolor is an infection caused by a fungus that is common in adolescent and young adult males. Besides the rash, seen here on the back, there may be mild itching. A tan can accentuate the difference in skin color. This is a picture of ringworm, tinea manuum, on the finger. This fungal infection is inflamed and scaly.
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin.
It usually produces a ring-shaped lesion which appears to clear in the center. The edges of the lesion may be slightly raised and often itch. Central clearing can be seen in some of the infected areas on the leg of this person. This infection was caused by Trichophyton rubrum. This dermatophyte infection was caused by Trichophyton rubrum.