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GlossaryDermatophytosis

fungal infection of skin, hair, or nails, often called ringworm

Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by dermatophytes. These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, or contaminated surfaces. The infection typically presents as red, itchy, circular rashes with clearer skin in the center, resembling a ring.

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research Clinical Quiz No. 2: Dermatophycosis in Animals

January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Dermatophycosis is a treatable fungal skin infection spread by contact with infected animals.

research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines

72 citations , June 2013 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery”

The document says to treat cat fungal infections with medicine and clean the environment, noting that cats without symptoms can still spread it to humans.

research Isolation of Dermatophytes from Dogs and Cats with Suspected Dermatophytosis in Western Turkey

71 citations , December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine”

Young dogs and cats in Western Turkey often have skin infections caused by fungi, especially Microsporum canis.

research Dermatophytosis in Companion Animals: A Review

69 citations , January 2020 in “Veterinary World”

Ringworm in pets is influenced by fungi type, immune status, and stress hormones.

research Determination of the Efficacy of Terbinafine Hydrochloride Nail Solution in the Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis in a Guinea Pig Model

51 citations , May 2008 in “Mycoses”

Terbinafine HCl nail solutions with DDAIP HCl are more effective than current treatments for nail infections.

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