Dermatophytes and Superficial Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
Tinea pedis
A
T rubrum, T mentagrophytes all main causitive agents.
2
Q
Chronic interdigital tinea pedis
A
Maceration dermatitis in toe webs.
3
Q
Chronic Papulosquamous hyperkeratotitc tinea pedis
A
Characterized by fine, dry, white scales in a mocassin distribution.
Think T rubrum
4
Q
Vesicular or Subacute tinea pedis
A
Characterized by tense vesicles and bullae containing fluid.
Think T mentagriphyes.
5
Q
Acute ulcerative tinea pedis
A
Rapid spread of vesiculopustular process.
6
Q
Treatment for tinea pedis?
A
Imidazole agents for 2-4 weeks
Clotrimazole Miconazole Exonazole Ketoconazole Sulconazole Oxiconazole
7
Q
Tinea nigra
A
In stratum corneum
Asymptomatic nonscaling dark brown to black lesion n the palms, soles, or fingers.
