Cutaneous Fungle Flashcards
name three groups of fungi that cause superficial infections
candida
dermatophytes
malassezia species
name three organisms in dermatophytes class
trichophyton
microsporum
epidermophyton
what organism often causes tinea pedis?
trichophyton rubrum
name three clinical patterns of tinea pedis, what is most common?
interdigital (most common)
moccasin
vesiculobullous
describe interdigital tinea pedis
scaling and redness between toes with maceration
describe moccasin type tinea pedis
sharply marginated scales along lateral borders of feet heels and soles
what is often associated with moccasin type tinea pedis?
onychomychosis (nail fungal infections)`
what is the one hand and two foot syndrome?which disorder is it associated with?
moccasin type tinea pedis where one hand and both feet are infected
describe vesiculobullous type tinea pedis
grouped vesicles or bullae seen on arch or instep
which type of tinea pedis is a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction?
vesiculobullous
what do you use to eval potential fungal infection?
KOH
what is the fungistatic drug class used for tinea pedis?
azoles
what is the fungicidal drug use to kill tinea pedis
terbinafine
name the fungicidal and fungistatic med used to kill tinea pedis
ciclopirox
name the three meds used to kill tinea pedis
azoles
terbinafine
ciclopirox
what is a common side effect of having tinea pedis?
lower leg cellulitis
what is onchomychosis?
chronic fungal infection of the nailbed
what is treatment of onchomychosis?
terbinafine