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GlossaryDermatophytes

group of fungi causing skin, hair, and nail infections

Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that cause infections in the skin, hair, and nails by feeding on keratin, a protein found in these tissues. Commonly responsible for conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch, these fungi thrive in warm, moist environments and can spread through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces.

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research Dermatophytosis in Cats: Clinical Signs and Identification of Etiological Agent

1 citations, January 2023 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences”

Most cats with dermatophytosis had fungal infections, mainly caused by M. canis.

research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Cicatricial Alopecia: What Host and Dermatophyte Factors Lead to This Unusual Clinical Presentation?

21 citations, February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.

research Focal Alopecia in Dogs

August 2017 in “Companion animal”

Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

research Guidelines of Care for Superficial Mycotic Infections of the Skin: Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae

33 citations, February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.

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.

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