Dermatologic-disorders
Journal of the European
Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV: Published: May 2023Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common recurrent chronic
inflammation in the skin in both children and adults. It is characterized
by an itchy rash with typical localization and often requires daily treatment
with emollients and/or topical corticosteroi...
The British Journal of DermatologyDermatophytic infections have
undergone unprecedented changes in India in the recent past. Oral antifungal drugs are
considered to have a high cure rate in tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea
faciei.Clinical trials to find out the
effectiveness of the four main oral antifungal drugs are lacking.Authors teste...
Superficial fungal infections are primarily caused by
dermatophytes, Candida spp, and Malassezia species affects 20%–25% of the
world’s population.The lesion of dermatophytosis is present with an annular or
ring-shaped red scaly plaque with central clearing, often associated with
severe pruritus.Systemic or topical antifungal drugs are used as...
Clinicians should be more judicious in prescribing or
recommending oral or topical antifungal therapy.Given the limited selection of antifungals, it is paramount
to mitigate resistant cases. Mitigation proposals include:·
good
skin hygiene,· &nb...
International Journal of Research in Dermatology: Published
on February, 2021Dermatophytic infections are the
most prevalent fungal infections, which affect majority of the global
population. Indian climate, especially the hot and humid conditions contribute
majorly to dermatophytosis. Azoles are the most commonly used
antifungal agents due t...
Pityriasis versicolor (PV), also
known as tinea versicolor, is caused by Malassezia species.
This condition is one of the most common superficial fungal infections
worldwide. This may be triggered by various
factors, including humidity and high temperature, hyperhidrosis, familial
susceptibility, and immunosuppression. Consequently,...
Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor is a
superficial fungal infection and one of the most commonly found pigmentary
disorders of skin caused by the yeast Malassezia. Multiple topical as well as
systemic therapies are available for treatment. Systemic therapies are used for
extensive disease, frequent relapse or where topical agents have failed. TAKE...
PubMed: Published on April 2022Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a
common inflammatory skin disease, which is particularly prevalent in older
adults, presenting with papulosquamous morphology in areas rich in sebaceous
glands, particularly the scalp, face, and body folds.PathogenesisWhile a specific cause of
seborrheic dermatitis remains largely un...
The Journal of Dermatology:Luliconazole Cream, 1% is an azole
antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis,
tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum
and Epidermophyton floccosum.TAKE HOME MESSAGES: Authors evaluated the efficacy and
safety of luliconazole cream 1% in the treatmen...
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: Published
on July, 2018Tinea capitis is the most common
cutaneous fungal infection in children.TAKE HOME MESSAGEThis review aims to evaluate the
differences that exist between medications for the treatment of tinea capitis,
to determine whether there are any significant adverse effects associated...
The British Journal of
Dermatology: November,
2022Skin of color, also known as
pigmented skin, possesses distinctive characteristics. Traditionally, the
Fitzpatrick classification classifies these individuals as predominantly having
skin types IV-VI, though it may also include type III. However, more recent classification
systems, such as the...
JAMA DERMATOLOGY: Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor often
reoccurs even after successful treatment, with relapse rates ranging from 60%
to 90% within two years. Therefore, it is important to
evaluate a prophylactic regimen that may be effective and safe in preventing
the recurrence of pityriasis versicolor.Treatment options for pityriasis
versicol...
