Cutaneous fungal infection (dematophytis, Pityriasis versicolor)

Question 1

What is pityriasis versicolor

Answer 1

Fungal infection by M.furfur
called tinea when its around the body and not dark lesion
pityriasis when darker coloured

differntial-vitiligo (usually on hands first_

Question 2

Aetiology of pityriasis versicolor

Answer 2

High humidity, areas of sebum production

Question 3

Signs and Sx pityriasis versicolor

Answer 3

usually asymto, or patches that aren’t tanning
can appear as dark spots on white skin,
OR white area on brown skin

very fine small scales, with darker outside rings

Question 4

Treatment of pityriasis versicolor

Answer 4

Ketoconazole shampoo,

selenium sulphide

Question 5

Investigations of pityriasis versicolor

Answer 5

Skin scraping, and swab samples but rarely needed

Question 6

Sx of dermaphytisi

Answer 6

Annular rash anywhere on the body
called tinea + area

usually light inside and dark outside
not always in annular shape
with steroids can get worse-good Hx

candida-erosive area and whitish discharges, looks red and RAW
while tinea more scaly borders–both dermaphytis

Question 7

Treatments of dermapaphytis

Answer 7

Ketoconazole/itraconazole
or oral fluconazome
terbafine
grisefulvin

Question 8

what is tine capitis

Answer 8

Fungal infection of the scalp -most common in Children (3-7 year)
very contagion

presents as golden crust in scalp area
dry scale, black dots, hair loss-

treat fast because can cause scarring

take scraping and cultures-then give oral anti-fungals (tubernafine) for 4-6 weeks