Tinea unguium (Onychomycosis) is often confused with non-infected nail dystrophy due to skin disease, particularly psoriasis (also, lichen planus). Onychomycosis may look similar to nail dystrophy due to psoriasis but those can be differentiated by presence of psoriasis in the surrounding skin with pitting nail or by circular area of...

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...

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (SD) is a very common chronic and/or relapsing inflammatory skin disorder presenting with a papulosquamous morphology in areas rich in sebaceous glands, particularly the scalp, face, and body folds. Etiology Yeast of the genus Malassezia has long been regarded as a main predisposing factor. Additional predisposi...

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...