RT Book, Section
A1 Craddock, Lauren N.
A1 Schieke, Stefan M.
A2 Kang, Sewon
A2 Amagai, Masayuki
A2 Bruckner, Anna L.
A2 Enk, Alexander H.
A2 Margolis, David J.
A2 McMichael, Amy J.
A2 Orringer, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1161353370
T1 Superficial Fungal Infection
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071837798
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161353370
RD 2024/09/10
AB AT-A-GLANCEMycoses  are  divided  among  3  forms:  superficial,  subcutaneous,  and  deep/systemic.Superficial  fungal  infection  is  defined  as  a  dermatophyte  infection  of  keratinized  tissues  including  skin,  hair,  and  nails.Dermatophyte  species  are  contained  in  3  genera  (Epidermophyton,  Microsporum,  and  Trichophyton),  which  are  further  divided  according  to  3  natural  habitats  (humans,  animals,  and  soil).Trichophyton  is  the  most  common  genera  isolated  in  the  United  States.Trichophyton  rubrum  is  the  most  common  cause  of  dermatophytosis  of  the  skin.Trichophyton  tonsurans  is  the  most  common  cause  of  tinea  capitis  in  the  United  States.Piedra,  which  consists  of  white  and  black  forms,  is  an  asymptomatic  superficial  fungal  infection  of  the  hair  shaft.Onychomycosis  is  the  name  given  to  dermatophytosis  of  the  nails.Microscopic  examination,  culture,  Wood  light  evaluation,  and  histopathology  may  all  be  useful  in  confirming  diagnosis.Several  topical  and  oral  antifungals  are  available  for  effective  treatment  of  dermatophytosis.Infections  involving  hair  bearing  skin  and  nails  typically  require  oral  treatment.