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2. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]

3. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   Tinea corporis. This patient presented with ringworm on the arm, or tinea corporis due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may ...

4. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   Infected hairs become brittle, and after three weeks, the clinical presentation of broken hairs is evident. [4] There are three types of infection: Ectothrix: Characterized by the growth of fungal spores (arthroconidia) on the exterior of the hair shaft. Infected hairs usually fluoresce greenish-yellow under a Wood's lamp (blacklight).

5. Dermatophyte - Wikipedia

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   The development of cell-mediated immunity correlated with delayed hypersensitivity and an inflammatory response is associated with clinical cure, whereas the lack of or defective cell-mediated immunity predisposes the host to chronic or recurrent dermatophyte infection. Some of these skin infections are known as ringworm or tinea (which is the ...

6. 2 cases of drug-resistant ringworm detected in New York City ...

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   Sarah Jacoby. May 11, 2023 at 6:06 PM. CDC via Getty Images. The first U.S. cases of a drug-resistant strain of ringworm have been detected in New York City, according to a report from the Centers ...

7. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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   Treatment: Ringworm can usually be treated with antifungal creams, lotions, ... What it looks like: Athlete’s foot is a rash caused by a fungal infection of the skin. People typically develop a ...