Skin Conditions
Tinea nigra
Mild
ICD-10: B36 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: त्वचा पर काले धब्बे · தமிழ்: கருப்பு தோல் புள்ளிகள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕಪ್ಪು ಚರ್ಮದ ಕಲೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: నల్ల చర్మ మచ్చలు · বাংলা: কালো ত্বকের দাগ · मराठी: काळे त्वचेचे डाग · ગુજરાતી: કાળા ચામડીના ડાઘ
About this condition
Tinea nigra is a superficial fungal infection that causes painless brown to black patches, usually on the palms or soles. It is common in tropical coastal areas with high humidity. The infection is harmless and mainly a cosmetic concern but can be mistaken for more serious conditions.
Common symptoms
dark patches on palms
brown spots on hands
black marks on skin
asymptomatic skin discoloration
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | त्वचा पर काले धब्बे · हथेली पर काले निशान · टिनिया नाइग्रा · फंगल धब्बे |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கருப்பு தோல் புள்ளிகள் · உள்ளங்கையில் கரும்புள்ளிகள் · டினியா நைக்ரா · காளான் தொற்று புள்ளிகள் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕಪ್ಪು ಚರ್ಮದ ಕಲೆಗಳು · ಅಂಗೈಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಪ್ಪು ಗುರುತುಗಳು · ಟಿನಿಯಾ ನೈಗ್ರಾ · ಶಿಲೀಂಧ್ರ ಕಲೆಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నల్ల చర్మ మచ్చలు · అరచేతిలో నల్ల మచ్చలు · టీనియా నైగ్రా · ఫంగల్ మచ్చలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | কালো ত্বকের দাগ · হাতের তালুতে কালো দাগ · টিনিয়া নাইগ্রা · ছত্রাকজনিত দাগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | काळे त्वचेचे डाग · तळहातावर काळे चिन्ह · टिनिया नायग्रा · बुरशीचे डाग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કાળા ચામડીના ડાઘ · હથેળી પર કાળા ચિહ્નો · ટિનીઆ નાઇગ્રા · ફંગલ ડાઘ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tinea nigra?
dark patches on palms, brown spots on hands, black marks on skin, asymptomatic skin discoloration.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended
Is Tinea nigra common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and is more prevalent during monsoon, summer season.
How serious is Tinea nigra?
Severity is classified as Mild. routine checkup recommended.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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