International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology: Published on July 2021 Superficial Tinea corporis is said to be recurrent when there is recurrence of the disease within 6 weeks after the completion of treatment. The prevalence of superficial mycosis is on the rise with change in spectrum of infection and isolation of some uncommo...

American Journal of Dermatology and Venereology: Published: Feb. 26, 2021 Dermatophytic infections are the most common fungal infections affecting 20%–25% population globally. The hot and humid climate in the tropical and subtropical countries like Bangladesh makes Dermatophytosis is very common fungal infection. Terbinafine is considered...

Take Home Message: Tinea infections are caused by dermatophytes. The term tinea means fungal infection, whereas dermatophyte refers to the fungal organisms that cause tinea. Dermatophytes include three genera: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.   Dermatophytes can be classified into three groups: Trichophyton (which causes...

Nonpharmacologic measures Patients should be encouraged to wear loose-fitting garments made of cotton or synthetic materials designed to wick moisture away from the surface. Socks should have similar properties. Areas likely to become infected should be dried completely before being covered with clothes. Patients should also be advis...

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: Onychomycosis—a fungal infection of the nail bed or plate caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte molds, or yeasts. Treatment of onychomycosis is multifactorial and relies predominantly on the severity of nail disease and patient comorbidities. Diagnosis: For diagnosis of onychomycosis, lo...

Pediatric Dermatology: TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors performed a network meta-analysis of monotherapies used to treat tinea capitis. Griseofulvin, terbinafine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and fluconazole were compared. This network meta-analysis compares the efficacy of five different systemic monotherapies for tinea capitis. Alth...