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GlossaryDermatophytosis (Dermatophyte infection)

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 Profile of Dermatoses in North and Middle Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

February 2020 in “Recent advances in pathology and laboratory medicine”

Fungal infections were the most common skin problem in North & Middle Andaman.

research Managing Scalp Ringworm in Children

1 citations, December 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin”

New treatments for children's scalp ringworm are recommended based on recent data.

Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions

research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions

February 2024 in “Medical mycology case reports”

Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.

research Nail Disorders

January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.

research The Impact of HIV-Related Diseases on Pigmented Skin Types

7 citations, October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

HIV can cause skin disorders, which are often the first sign of infection, especially in people with darker skin.

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