Dermatophyte Species and Their Hosts

Scarring alopecia

Lymphadenopathy

With hair growth, the infected part of the hair rises above the surface of the scalp

<p>In ectothrix infections, hyphae and arthroconidia are present within and on the surface of the hair shaft, while in endothrix infections, they remain within the hair shaft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To detect a yellow-green fluorescence depending on the causative organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dermatophytes penetrate the follicle and are typically out of reach for topically applied agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are the stage of hair growth where the fungus penetrates the cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infections involving hair-bearing skin usually necessitate oral antifungal treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased fragility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To rule out other conditions that may present with similar symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers