Fungal Infections

Question 0

What are the types of Tinea Pedis?

Answer 0

1. Interdigital type (4th interspace most common)
2. Moccasin type
3. Inflammatory/Bullous type
4. Ulcerative type

Question 1

What are the three most common dermatophytes?

Answer 1

1. Trychophyton (T. Rubrum most common)
2. Epidermophyton
3. Microsporum

Question 2

How does urea work as a treatment?

Answer 2

Urea dissolves the intercellular matrix, removing only the diseased portion (the part the dermatophytes feed on).

Question 3

What are the epidermomycoses and what area of the body are they associated with?

Answer 3

1. Tinea Pedis–foot
2. Tinea Manum–hands
3. Tinea Cruris–groin
4. Tinea Corporis–trunk, legs, arm, neck
5. Tinea Facialis–face

Question 4

What are the trychomycoses and what area are they associated with?

Answer 4

1. Tinea Capitis–scalp
2. Tinea Barbae–beard
3. Majocchi’s Granuloma–trunk, extremities

Question 5

What is important to know about Majocchi’s Granuloma?

Answer 5

It cannot be treated with topical anti-fungals.

Question 6

What does Pityriasis Versacolor look like?

Answer 6

1. Macules/patches on trunk
2. Hyperpigmented in light skinned
3. Hypopigmented in dark skinned