BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Tinea nigra is a relatively uncommon dematiaceous fungal infection of the palms and soles, which clinically may mimic a melanocytic lesion. We sought to ascertain how frequently misdiagnosis of this infection occurred and whether the use of dermoscopy helped in its diagnosis. METHODS Fifty consecutive cases of tinea nigra diagnosed at a dermatopathology laboratory were e...

Tinea incognito refers to a type of dermatophyte infection that affects the skin, and its signs symptoms upon presentation tend appear permutated due prior use immunosuppressants, corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors. We present 42-year-old Asian (Indian) male patient with scaly erythematous rashes, mimicking annular erythema, developing post-corticosteroid usage after an elective hair tra...

Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection that occurs mainly in childhood; there are few reports, in Brazil, in adolescents and adults. The detection of asymptomatic carriers is of great importance in the disease control. From February 1998 to February 1999, a study was performed at the outpatient Dermatologic Unit of Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira (Universidade Federal...

In order to study the prevalence of Tinea capitis in elementary schools of Kerman, a total population of 6265 students were selected at random from twenty elementary schools (10 boys, and 10 girls, schools). Out of this population, 75 students 25 girls and 50 boys) who were suspected in having Tinea capitis infection were further studied. The results of the direct examinations and cultures on s...

Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal skin infection of the body caused by dermatophytes. present worldwide. It defined explicitly location lesions that may involve trunk, neck, arms, and legs. Alternative names exist for dermatophyte infections affect other areas body. These include scalp (tinea capitis), face faciei), hands manuum), groin cruris), feet pedis). A case 22 years old male suffer...

Dermatophyte infections are common worldwide, and dermatophytes the prevailing causes of fungal infection skin, hair, nails. In a country like India, where there’s deficit original studies dermatophytosis its treatment, it’s getting unstintingly clear that experience- grounded treatment is ruling roots proving to be more effective than standard guidelines handed in current literature one freque...

Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection in children but rare among neonates. We present a case of a 3-week-old infant with multiple scalp lesions for 1 week. A diagnosis of tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis was made based on clinical morphology, Wood's lamp, and biopsy with a positive PAS stain. She was effectively treated with oral griseofulvin and ketoconazole shampoo.

The therapeutic efficacy of omoconazole nitrate was investigated in an experimental tinea pedis model produced by topical inoculation with Trichophyton mentagrophytes in guinea-pigs, which is pathologically similar to naturally infected tinea pedis in humans. Treatment with omoconazole nitrate cream was started on week 2 postinfection and continued for 3 or 4 weeks. Once-a-day application of 1%...

Tinea barbae is a rare dermatophtytosis localized on the bearded areas of the face and neck. This fungal infection is caused by both zoophilic and antropophilic dermatophytes. Pathogenic dermatophytes can be found worldwide, but are most common in tropical climates. Tinea barbea can mimic many other skin disorders and be easy misdiagnosed. Due to diagnostic problems basic mycological examinatio...

reported no cases in five girls' schools examined and attack rates varying from 2.61 to 10.39 per cent. per term in 11 boys' schools. Age Incidence.-The ages of the patients in the present series ranged from 11 to 60 years. According to the Medical Research Council (1938) most authorities agree that tinea cruris is seldom seen before puberty, but little information is available about relative r...