No studies were identified that examined treatment for tinea pedis.

Three of the five patients were initially treated with griseofulvin for presumed tinea capitis.

The fungus is acquired from guinea pigs and causes highly inflammatory forms of tinea.

However, a potassium hydroxide wet-mount examination of skin scrapings should be performed if tinea corporis is suspected.

Various fungi, such as tinea versicolor and the Mexican "Caraati," may produce discoloration on the skin.