Fungal Infections Flashcards
What are the 3 broad categories on fungal infections in dermatology?
Superficial
Deeper
Systemic
What is a superficial fungal infection?
Infect skin via stratum corneum, hair and nails
What is a deeper fungal infection?
Can go into SCT and dermis
What are systemic fungal infections?
Blood borne
What is the most commonly seen fungal infection in dermatology?
Dermatocyte infections
How do dermatocyte infections reach humans? (3)
Human-human
Animal-human
Soil-human
In tinea corpis, which part of the skin is usually affected?
Glabrous (non-hairy skin) on the body
In tinea corpis what is the rash like?
Very itchy
3 species causing tinea corporis
T rubrum
M canis
T verrucosum
Where does Tinea cruris affect?
The groin
Is Tinea cruris more common in men or women?
Men
Causative agent in Tinea cruris
T rubrum
How does tinea cruris present?
Begins as well demarcated pruritis erythematous plaque on thighs –> pubic, suprapubic, perianal + buttock regions
Where does tinea manuum form?
Hands
Tinea manuum presentation
Asymetrical involvement wit scarring
> Prominent one hand
Rash spreads from dorsum proximally