Dermatologic-disorders
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...
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine: Published
on 2020Superficial infection caused by a
dermatophyte is termed dermatophytosis or ringworm. They are all moulds
belonging to three asexual genera: microsporum, trichophyton and
epidermophyton.Depending upon the site of
infection, dermatophyte infection can be classified as...
Onychomycosis is accounting for up to 50% all nail disorders. It causes not only physical but also psychosocial
and emotional distress to the patient. Treatment of the disease is far from
satisfactory mainly due to high cost and long duration of therapy with poor
patient compliance.TAKE HOME MESSAGE:This
study aims to compare the efficacy of pu...
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology: Published on
2019A 28-year-old man, undergoing
treatment for vitiligo, presented with complaints of new lesions on the neck
for the last 1 week. On examination, multiple hypopigmented macules were seen
on the neck.Figure 1: Patient with vitiligo (red arrow) showing
multiple hypopigment...
Published on Infection and Drug Resistance Journal:Tinea is superficial fungal infections typically caused by
dermatophytes. Common pathogens include Trichophyton rubrum,
Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Superficial
fungal infections are widespread, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of
20%–25%, and include tinea p...
Importance:
Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) is most
often caused by Trichophyton rubrum and T. interdigitale. It should be
distinguished from other causes of onychomycosis:
Candida species, which often cause paronychia,
infection of skin around the nail.
Clinical features:
Tinea unguium is increasingly
prevalent with increas...
Journal of American Medical Associations: JAMA Network
ONYCHOMYCOSIS is a common fungal
disease. This disease is more common in older age groups and in selected
populations, such as swimmers, farmers and individuals with diabetes mellitus
or psoriasis.
Antifungal agents, such as
terbinafine and itraconazole, are significantly more eff...
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Journal: Published on October 2021Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal
infection of the fingernail or toenail bed leading to brittle, discolored, and
thickened nails. Untreated onychomycosis can cause pain, discomfort, and
physical impairment, negatively impacting quality of life. Onychomycosis should be...
Indian Journal of Dermatology: Published on July, 2017Dermatophytosis are the most common
fungal infections globally. According to the World Health Organization, the
prevalence rate of superficial mycotic infection worldwide has been found to be
20%–25%. Hot and humid climate in the tropical and subtropical countries like Bangladesh
makes derma...
Dermatophytosis is the most
common superficial fungal infection worldwide. In recent years, superficial
mycoses have become increasingly resistant to current antifungals;
specifically, high incidences of chronic infection, reinfection, and treatment
failure have been reported. Therefore the importance of
detecting drug resistance in clinical p...
Tinea cruris, also known as jock
itch, is a fungal infection involving the genital, pubic, perineal, and
perianal skin caused by pathogenic fungi known as dermatophytes. Tinea cruris is commonly caused
by Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes.Several risk factors have been
identified that predispose an individual to tinea cruris, including e...
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association: Published
on January, 2018TAKE-HOME MESSAGECLINICAL QUESTIONWhich oral antifungal medication is
associated with the highest clinical (ie, normal appearance of the toenail) and
mycological (negative culture, microscopy, or both) cure rates vs placebo or
other antifungals when used to treat f...
