Tetter
| Tetter | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Tetter is an archaic term historically used to describe a variety of itchy, scaly skin diseases, rather than a single specific condition.[1] In pre-modern medical usage, it could refer to several dermatological disorders, including conditions now classified as eczema, ringworm (tinea), or other inflammatory or infectious skin eruptions.[1]
Many of the symptoms historically described as tetter—such as itchy, circular or scaly lesions and occasional blistering—are consistent with tinea corporis (ringworm), which presents as an itchy, ring-shaped rash with scaling borders.[2][3]
However, the term was not limited to fungal diseases and could also encompass non-infectious conditions such as eczema. Conditions that can be described as tetter:
Literature
- ^ a b "Middle English Dictionary entry: teter". University of Michigan. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ^ "Ringworm (body) – Symptoms & causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
- ^ "Body Ringworm (Tinea Corporis)". MSD Manual. Retrieved 2026-04-17.