Fungal Infection Flashcards
Fungal infection are Called
Involving the lung and other internal organs
Mycoses
The most common types of fungal infection are
Tinea pedis aka athlete foot
Tinea critics
Tinea capitis
Tinea barbae
Moniliasis
Onychomycosis
Tinea pedis aka athlete foot
Tinea critics
Tinea capitis
Tinea barbae
Moniliasis
Onychomycosis
The most common types of fungal infection are
Athlete foot or dermatophytosis
Tinea pedis
Jock itch
Tinea cruris
Commonly known as ringworm
Tinea capitis
Barber itch
Tinea barbae
Thrush
Moniliasis
Athlete’s foot or dermatophytosis, Causes blistering, peeling, cracking, and itching.
The skin between the toes become inflamed and develop cracks that become painful fissure
Intense itching is common
Tinea pedis
It can spread to other parts of the body
The condition can be complicated by a severe bacteria infection
Tinea pedis
Contracted and spread in swimming pools, spas, and showers.
Keep area clean, dry, and exposed to air and sunlight.
Tinea pedis
Trichophyton mentagrophtes
Trichophyton rubrum are the most
Are the usual infecting agents
Burrow solution
Topicals:Loprox, (ciclo)
Mycelex, (micon)
Spectazole, (Econ)
Nizoral, (keto)
and Naftin (Naft)
Treatment for tinea pedis
Treatment for tinea pedis
Burrow solution
Topicals:Loprox, (ciclo)
Mycelex, (micon)
Spectazole, (Econ)
Nizoral, (keto)
and Naftin (Naft)
toenail and fingernail fungal infection
Onychomycosis