Ringworms:

Ringworms of the body or tinea corporis is characterized by ring-shaped, itchy, red, scaly, and slightly raised rashes that start small and gradually expand outward. Their shape is surprisingly circular and usually develop in damp and warm areas anywhere on the body.

The skin inside the circular patches usually appears to be healthy and covered with scales and small lesions.

Based on the area they infect, ringworms are typically classified into the following categories:

• Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis): here, the ring forms in the scalp and affects the hair shafts. It is mostly observed in kids and develops irritable localized bald patches.
• Jock Itch: the rings erupt in the groin area, mostly in adolescent men. The main jock itch symptoms include a small rash in the groin that worsens after exercising and becomes flaky or cracked.
• Athlete’s Foot: this is a condition of the feet where the toe gaps or the soles develop flaky, dry scale patches which cause severe itching, burning, or stinging sensations.

Tinea Versicolor: 

It is caused by the overgrowth of a bodily fungus called Malassezia. Its infection causes small oval discolored patches on the back, chest, and upper arms.

The patches can be dark or light tone of red, pink, tan, or brown color. Tinea Versicolor is known to be a recurring condition where the discolored patches keep becoming scaly and itchy.

Onychomycosis (tinea unguium): 

This is a fungal growth that infects the nails, making them thick, brittle and discolored. If the infection becomes too severe, either a part or the entire nail is permanently removed.

Cutaneous Candidiasis:

The Candida fungi, when overgrown over the body, causes these skin rashes in parts that are mostly moist and poorly ventilated, such as under the breasts, between the buttocks, or the armpits.

Fungal Acne:

One may develop infected hair follicles caused by yeast overgrowth. The follicles look like pimples or whiteheads and become significantly itchy.

It should not be confused with acne vulgaris and requires unique antifungal treatments.