DERM - Infectious causes of skin disease II

Question 1

what are the yeasts that tend to deeply invade skin or mucuous membrane?

Answer 1

• malassezia furfur

- candida albicans

Question 2

what is the diagnosis / treatment for tinea pedis?

Answer 2

• diagnosis: KOH, microscopy

- treatment: topical imidazoles (ketoconazole); allylamines (terbenafine)

Question 3

what is the first line treatment for tinea corporis?

Answer 3

imidazole (clotrimazole, miconazole)

Question 4

what is the drug of choice for tinea capitis?

Answer 4

griseofulvin

Question 5

is tinea versicolor a dermatophyte or a yeast?

Answer 5

yeast

Question 6

what is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

Answer 6

malassezia furfur

Question 7

what is the best treatment for intertrigo?

Answer 7

imidazoles (clotrimazole)