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Glossary Dermatophytes

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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New Antifungal Agents and Formulations Against Dermatophytes

research New Antifungal Agents and New Formulations Against Dermatophytes

113 citations , August 2016 in “Mycopathologia”

This review discusses the developments in antifungal treatments for dermatophyte infections since 2008, reporting no new oral agents but introducing newer topical options like efinaconazole and tavaborole.

Dermatophytosis in Cats: Prevention and Management Guidelines

research Dermatophytosis in Cats

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

This review discusses the infection dermatophytosis in cats and reports no new results; it emphasizes the difficulty of eradicating the disease in shelters and catteries.

research Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats with suspected dermatophytosis in Western Turkey

71 citations , December 2010 in “Preventive Veterinary Medicine”

This study found that Microsporum canis was the most prevalent dermatophyte in dogs and cats in Western Turkey, with younger animals more frequently infected than older ones.

research Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review

69 citations , January 2020 in “Veterinary World”

This review examines factors influencing dermatophyte infection in companion animals, focusing on prevalence, clinical signs, pathogenesis, immune response, and the impact of cortisol and cytokines, but reports no new clinical results.

Identification of the Causative Dermatophyte of Tinea Capitis in Children Attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and Comparison with Conventional Mycological Diagnostic Methods

research Identification of the causative dermatophyte of tinea capitis in children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by PCR-ELISA and comparison with conventional mycological diagnostic methods

36 citations , October 2016 in “Medical mycology”

This study at Mbarara University of Science and Technology found that T. violaceum is the most common cause of tinea capitis in children in Western Uganda, and systemic therapy is preferred over topical treatments for effective management due to the nature of the infection.

research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children

32 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of infection/The Journal of infection”

This source discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Tinea capitis in children, highlighting that Trichophyton tonsurans is the prevalent cause in the UK and that terbinafine is an effective treatment option.

research Primary cutaneous aspergillosis mimicking dermatophytosis.

20 citations , November 1989 in “PubMed”

This case report highlights that diagnosing fungal skin infections in immunocompromised patients requires culture for accurate identification, as histologic findings alone can be misleading.

research Itraconazole therapy for recalcitrant dermatophyte infections

18 citations , May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, itraconazole was reported to effectively alleviate clinical symptoms in patients with recalcitrant Trichophyton rubrum infections, though toenail infections often recurred, indicating the need for further research on long-term efficacy and safety.

research Cutaneous xanthomas with concurrent demodicosis and dermatophytosis in a cat

18 citations , July 2001 in “Australian veterinary journal”

This case study describes a cat with concurrent cutaneous xanthomas, demodicosis, and dermatophytosis, which suggests potential primary hyperlipidaemia as the underlying cause for its symptoms.

research Zoonotic Potential of Dermatophytosis in Small Mammals

15 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of exotic pet medicine”

This review discusses the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of zoophilic dermatophyte infections in small exotic mammals and reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the need for veterinary guidance and public awareness.

research Disease progression of dermatophytic pseudomycetoma in a Persian cat

12 citations , March 2010 in “Revista iberoamericana de micología”

This case report describes a Persian cat with dermatophytic pseudomycetoma that initially responded to griseofulvin treatment and surgical excision, but the condition relapsed, ultimately leading to the cat's death.

research Deep facial mycosis due to Trichophyton verrucosum—molecular genetic identification of the dermatophyte in paraffin‐embedded tissue—case report and review of the literature

11 citations , October 2017 in “Mycoses”

In this case report, an 80-year-old male with severe sycosis barbae and no animal contact was successfully treated with oral terbinafine after diagnostic sequencing identified Trichophyton verrucosum as the infecting species.

research Suitability of hair type for dermatophytes perforation and differential diagnosis of T. mentagrophytes from T. verrucosum

11 citations , January 2016 in “Mycoses”

This study found that human hair shows more susceptibility to perforation by Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum compared to animal hair, with black human hair serving as a reliable diagnostic tool for differentiation between the two species.

research Use of Propolis for Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis in Dog

11 citations , January 2014 in “Open journal of veterinary medicine”

In these clinical cases, topical propolis treatment effectively resolved canine dermatophytosis, including hair regrowth, with no known side effects, suggesting it as a promising natural treatment option.

research Model systems for the study of dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte invasion of human keratin.

8 citations , January 2000

This study found that terbinafine prevented the invasion of keratin by Trichophyton mentagrophytes in experimental models replicating human dermatomycoses.

research Dermatophytosis Caused by Microsporum canis in a Free-Living Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus).

8 citations , June 2018 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE”

This report describes the first diagnosed case of dermatophytosis caused by Microsporum canis in a young maned wolf, emphasizing the importance of monitoring emerging diseases in this vulnerable species.

research Olorofim Effectively Eradicates Dermatophytes In Vitro and In Vivo

7 citations , September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy”

This study found that olorofim demonstrated potent in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity against dermatophytes, resolving skin lesions in a guinea pig model similar to clotrimazole, suggesting it may be a promising treatment for dermatophytosis.

research [Dermatophytic disease: exuberant hyperkeratosis with cutaneous horns].

6 citations , October 1998 in “PubMed”

This case study reports a new variant of chronic dermatophytosis with giant cutaneous horns, suggesting a possible genetic link and highlighting successful treatment with antifungal medications.

research Comparison of Adhesive Tape Impression Cytology, Hair Plucks, and Fungal Culture for the Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis in Dogs and Cats

5 citations , February 2023 in “Veterinary Sciences”

This study found that adhesive tape impression cytology was effective for diagnosing dermatophytosis in dogs and cats, particularly in dogs with kerion, exhibiting sensitivity comparable to or higher than other tests.

research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

4 citations , November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review”

This article reviews the characteristics and treatment options for various dermatophyte infections, highlighting that systemic treatment is essential for tinea capitis while topical treatments are generally effective for other types.

research Prevalence and some risk factors with therapeutic trial of sheep dermatophytosis in Egypt

4 citations , December 2022 in “Al-mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ʻulūm al-bayṭariyyaẗ/Iraqi journal of veterinary sciences”

This study conducted in Egypt evaluated antifungal treatments for sheep with dermatophytosis, finding that tioconazole cream, clotrimazole spray, and fluconazole capsules were effective, with tioconazole cream providing an easily applicable and highly effective topical option, achieving a 100% cure rate in the short term.

research Dermatophytosis caused by a Chrysosporium species in two cats in Turkey: a case report

4 citations , December 2013 in “Veterinární medicína”

In this report, two Persian cats and their owner with low immunity due to chemotherapy were identified with a rare dermatophytic infection caused by Chrysosporium spp., and the infection improved following fluconazole treatment.

research Effect of hair oils and fatty acids on the growth of dermatophytes and their in vitro penetration of human scalp hair.

4 citations , November 1970 in “PubMed”

This study found that mustard oil and unsaturated fatty acids completely suppressed dermatophyte growth and prevented hair penetration at concentrations of 1% and above in Sabouraud's dextrose agar medium.

research Tineas—Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

3 citations , November 1998 in “Pediatrics in review”

This article reviews various dermatophyte infections, particularly tinea capitis, and discusses their clinical presentations, diagnosis, and treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.

research In VivoEvaluation ofGalla chinensisSolution in the Topical Treatment of Dermatophytosis

3 citations , January 2017 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine”

This study found that Galla chinensis solution significantly improved skin lesions and fungal eradication in dermatophytosis-infected dogs, showing over 85% efficacy in fungal removal after 14 days and outperforming the positive control treatment.

research Tineas--superficial dermatophyte infections.

3 citations , November 1998 in “PubMed”

This article discusses tinea capitis prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of systemic therapy for effective antifungal action and reducing contagion risk.

research Outbreak of dermatophytosis in farmed mink in the USA.

3 citations , December 2004 in “PubMed”

This study observed an outbreak of dermatophytosis caused by Trichophyton species in farmed mink in the USA, affecting primarily dark-colored kits with skin lesions.

research Dermatophyte infection encircling vitiligo

2 citations , January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

This case report describes a 30-year-old woman with vitiligo who developed a rare dermatophyte infection encircling one of her vitiligo patches, possibly due to immunosuppression from her treatment.

research Dermatophytosis in sheep due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes; occurrence, haemato-biochemical and pathomorphological changes*

2 citations , January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology”

In this study of sheep across various breeds and ages, researchers found that Trichophyton mentagrophytes caused severe dermatophytosis, especially affecting young Shahbadi sheep during winter, leading to notable anemia and skin lesions.

research Differentiating the dermatophytes.

2 citations , January 2002 in “PubMed”

This article discusses dermatophytosis, focusing on the identification and clinical importance of various dermatophyte infections, but it reports no new results; the author emphasizes the value of direct examination for diagnosis.