Overview
Dermatophytoses are
superficial fungal infections that have different presentations and are named
based on location, as stated in the Introduction
section.
Dermatophytoses are
highly prevalent worldwide, and dermatophytes represent the most common
pathogens responsible for superficial fungal infections. A detailed discussion
about the prevalence of dermatophytoses is in the Epidemiology section.
Discussions on the different dermatophytes
that cause tinea corporis, cruris, and pedis are in the Etiology section.
The Pathophysiology section
states that individual susceptibility to fungal infections varies with familial
and genetic factors and are likely tied to defects in both innate and adaptive
immunity. The developmental process and transmission of dermatophytoses in infected
patients are in this section.
The Risk
Factors section includes the
conditions that are associated with the development of dermatophyte infections.
Tinea Corporis, Cruris and Pedis_Disease SummaryHistory and Physical Examination
The Clinical
Presentation section
describes the clinical features of patients with tinea corporis, cruris, and
pedis.
The History section
enumerates the information needed in the evaluation of dermatophytoses, while
the Physical Examination section emphasizes the importance of the
location and appearance of skin lesions for proper identification of the
causative agent.
Diagnosis
Discussions on
microscopy, culture, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are in the Laboratory Tests and Ancillaries
section.
Other diseases that may have similar
presentations to tinea infections and should be excluded are listed in the Differential Diagnosis section.
Management
The goals of therapy and management of
dermatophyte infections are in the Principles
of Therapy section.
The Pharmacological Therapy section discusses therapies such as topical and oral
antifungals, topical corticosteroids, and the optimal vehicles of topical
treatment.
The Nonpharmacological section includes things
to educate the patient about the management of dermatophytoses.
