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Dermatophytosis, also
known as
tinea and ringworm, is a
fungal infection of the skin (a dermatomycosis), that may
affect skin, hair, and nails. Typically...
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Tinea manuum is a
fungal infection of the hand,
mostly a type of
dermatophytosis,
often part of two feet-one hand syndrome.
There is
diffuse scaling on...
- ringworm", and "tinea tonsurans") is a
cutaneous fungal infection (
dermatophytosis) of the scalp. The
disease is
primarily caused by
dermatophytes in...
- body,
similar to
other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of
dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that
appears on the arms and legs,
especially on glabrous...
- the 20th century, this
species was the
fourth most
common cause of
dermatophytosis in
North America. This
ascomycete has a
worldwide distribution but...
- Whitfield's
ointment is an
acidic ointment used for the
topical treatment of
dermatophytosis, such as athlete's foot. It can have a
slight burning effect that goes...
- climates, and is the
second most
common clinical presentation for
dermatophytosis. It is
uncommon in children. Rapini, R. P.; Bolognia, J. L.; Jorizzo...
- circular, with a ring-like appearance. It is
sometimes equated with
dermatophytosis, and,
while most
conditions identified as "tinea" are
members of the...
- blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis,
dermatophytosis, and
tinea versicolor. It is also used to
prevent candidiasis in those...
- ancestor,
establishing itself ultimately as an
exclusive agent of
dermatophytosis on
human hosts.
Genetic analyses of T.
rubrum have
revealed the presence...
