fungal infections Flashcards
Fungal infection caused by any fungi
Dermatomycosis
dermatophytosis of the feet
T. pedis
Types of Dermatophytoses
Epidermomycosis
Trichomycosis
Onchomycosis
dermatophytosis of hair and hair follicles
Trichomycosis
dermatophytosis of the nail apparatus)
Onychomycosis
epidermal dermatophytosis
Epidermomycosis
Chronic Hyperkeratotic Type is AKA
moccasin type
2nd most common dermatophytosis
tinea cruris
Refers to all dermatophytoses of glabrous skin (trunks, legs, arms, neck) except the palms, soles, and groin.
Tinea corporis
Classic presentation is an annular lesion with scale across the entire erythematous border. The body is often vesicular and advances centrfugally.
Tinea corporis
glabrou facial skin
tinea faciale
Scaling, circular, reddish patches in areas with hair
tinea barbae
hair follicles surrounded by red inflammatory papules or pustules, often with exudation and crusting
Pustular folliculitis
purulent nodule caused by fungus, involves multiple follicles, due to inflammaton
boggy kerion
cannot recognize, mistaken for eczema
tinea incognito