Clinical presentation: Onychomycosis usually do not cause symptoms and patients first notice it because of cosmetic reasons. The types of Onychomycosis will present differently. [medthical.com]

A variety of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions, often with associated alopecia, may be present. There are three recognized patterns: ectothrix, endothrix, and favus. [fldermdoc.com]

Symptoms: There are three forms of this infection: endothrix - infection with typical causative agent Trichopython tonsurans, presents as patchy alopecia and broken hair shafts, its alternative name is "Black dot" tinea capitis. [skincarenet.org]

Tinea corporis - itching, expanding lesion present for 2 weeks since trip to Virgin Islands Tinea corporis - itching, expanding lesion present for 2 weeks since trip to Virgin Islands Large area of tinea corporis on the buttock. [5minuteconsult.com]

Treatment : It is caused by fungus so treatment involves topical antifungal (azole creams and topical selenium sulfide) or oral antifungal (ketoconazole, Itraconazole and fluconazole). Despite treatment, recurrence can occur. [medthical.com]

Other members of the household and pets who are infected should also receive treatment! [amboss.com]

Definitive antifungal treatment is necessary to cure the skin rash. [artofskinmd.com]

Systemic antibiotic treatment may be required in cases of bacterial superinfection. [skincarenet.org]

Outlook and prognosis Recurrence can occur if infected family cats or dogs are not tested and treated if infected. Hair loss (alopecia) is usually reversible, but may be permanent if the infection is longstanding, or with kerion or favus. [life-worldwide.org]

What Is The Prognosis? Ringworm infections usually respond well to treatment within a few weeks, although they can sometimes come back. Prevention Good hygiene is important for preventing many tinea infections. [healthychildren.org]

Prognosis Excellent with good compliance and subsequent precautions to avoid repeat infection. Prevention Good skin hygiene. Good nail hygiene. Avoiding prolonged wetting or dampness of the skin and feet. [patient.info]

It is seen most commonly in children aged between 5 and 10 years. [6] Mean age of onset is in patients aged 6.9-8.1 years. [7] Prognosis Tinea capitis carries a positive prognosis, with the vast majority of those treated obtaining resolution of the infection [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] tinea [ tin e-ah ] ringworm ; any of numerous different fungal infections of the skin; the specific type (depending on characteristic appearance, etiologic agent and site) usually is designated by a modifying term. tinea bar bae ringworm of the beard, [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Fomites... 3.… Dermatophyte infection of the ... - scalp… Tinea capitis What 2 etiological species causes Tinea… Microsporum spp... [quizlet.com]

The etiological agents vary from time to time and by geographical area, although they normally are zoophilic dermatophytes and in the last years also anthropophilic species. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The annular, scaly patches may coalesce to form large areas of chronic infection when Trichophyton rubrum is the etiologic agent. [atmph.org]

Chlamydospores thick-walled spores that are formed terminally or within hypha… Tinea Barbae (3) Epidemiology of Tinea Barbae Incubation period of Tinea Barbae Pathogenesis of Tinea Barbae -Caused by: Trichophyton species. ... ... [quizlet.com]

References: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Tinea Tinea pedis ( athlete's foot ) Tinea corporis ( ringworm ) Tinea capitis Favus Definition Chronic infection caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii Severe form of tinea capitis Epidemiology : more common in Africa, the [amboss.com]

[…] developed world in the 1950s, but it re-emerged as a public health problem in the United Kingdom in the 1990s, with infection rates of at least 12% in school children. 1 Increased mass tourism and mobile populations may have contributed to the changing epidemiological [bmj.com]

Epidemiology and treatment of tinea capitis: ketoconazole vs. griseofulvin. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1987; 6(1):46–49. 11. Ginsburg CM, Gan VN, Petruska M. [aafp.org]

Epidemiology Frequency United States Occurrence of the disease is no longer registered by public health agencies; therefore, true incidence is unknown. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pathophysiology of these disorders is similar. Sebum secretion is increased within the sebaceous follicle by androgen stimulation. Keratin accumulates in the hair follicle as well as sebum. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Etiology and Pathophysiology Superficial fungal infection of skin/scalp Tinea cruris: Source of infection is usually the patient’s own tinea pedis, with agent being transferred from the foot to the groin via the underwear when dressing; most common causative [unboundmedicine.com]

Pathophysiology [ 3 ] Infection is limited to the dead layers of skin but encouraged by a damp and warm local environment. [patient.info]

Pathophysiology Tinea capitis is caused by fungi of species of genera Trichophyton and Microsporum. Tinea capitis is the most common pediatric dermatophyte infection worldwide. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy are therefore critical in preventing scarring. In general, systemic antifungal therapy is necessary in both tinea capitis and tinea barbae. Once treated, recurrences are uncommon. [fldermdoc.com]

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Prevention of Beard Fungus Although uncommon these days, tinea barbae may still be present and even endemic in certain areas of the world. A few simple measures can help with prevention. Always use a clean razor to shave the bearded area. [healthhype.com]

Prevention People with tinea pedis should discourage further growth of the fungus by keeping their feet as dry as possible. [aocd.org]