Cutaneous fungal infection Flashcards
What is ring worm?
an umbrella term used to describe fungal infections of the skin
Give 2 other names for ring worm:
1) tinea
2) dermatophytosis
What is the most common causative fungus for skin infections?
trichophyton
What is Tinea pedis also known as?
Athlete’s foot
Describe the presentation of Athlete’s foot: (3)
1) itching, flaking and fissuring of the skin, usually between the toes
2) soles of the feet become dry and scaly
3) associated with hyperhidrosis
What is the medical term for fungal nail infection?
onychomycosis
Describe the presentation of onychomycosis:
discoloured, yellow deformed nails
What is the name of complete destruction of the nail bed secondary to fungal infection?
total dystrophic onchomycosis
What is Tinea cruris?
fungal infection of the groin (jock itch)
Describe the presentation seen in Tinea cruris:
itching, scaling and erythematous plaques with distinct edges in the groin
What is Tinea capitis?
fungal infection of the scalp
Describe the presentation seen in Tinea capitis:
inflammation of the scalp with scaly patches, alopecia and black dotting
What age group is most commonly affected by Tinea capitis?
Children
What is the name given to the severe manifestation of Tinea capitis resulting from inflammation of hair follicles?
Kerion celsi
What is Tinea corporis?
fungal ring worm infection of the body