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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 Revival of Generalized Favus

May 2022 in “International journal of infectious diseases”

A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.

research New-Onset Majocchi’s Granuloma in Two Kidney Transplant Recipients Under Tacrolimus Treatment

45 citations , March 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Majocchi's granuloma can occur in kidney transplant patients on tacrolimus and can be treated with antifungal medication.

research Management of Tinea Capitis in Childhood

38 citations , July 2010 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

To treat tinea capitis in children, oral antifungal medication is necessary, with newer drugs offering shorter treatment times than the traditional griseofulvin.

research Tinea Incognito: A Case Study

10 citations , October 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology”

The man's skin condition was finally identified as tinea incognito, a fungal infection.

research Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine

December 2016 in “Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease/Indonesian Journal of Tropical an Infectious Disease”

Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.

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