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What is the typical location of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical location of fungal skin infections?
- Anywhere on the body, but most often on the hands and face
- Only on the scalp and under the arms
- Any area of the body exposed to an allergen/irritant
- On areas of the body where excess moisture accumulates (correct)
What is a common symptom of fungal skin infections?
What is a common symptom of fungal skin infections?
- Redness and swelling
- Itching and pain (correct)
- Fever and chills
- Numbness and tingling
How are fungal skin infections typically treated?
How are fungal skin infections typically treated?
- With surgery
- With nonprescription astringents, antifungals, and nondrug measures to keep the area clean and dry (correct)
- With prescription antibiotics
- With topical antipruritics and skin protectants
What is the cause of fungal skin infections?
What is the cause of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical onset of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical onset of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical presentation of contact dermatitis?
What is the typical presentation of contact dermatitis?
What is the typical quantity/severity of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical quantity/severity of fungal skin infections?
What is the typical presentation of tinea pedis?
What is the typical presentation of tinea pedis?
What is a common symptom of tinea capitis, in addition to fever and pain?
What is a common symptom of tinea capitis, in addition to fever and pain?
What is the characteristic of tinea cruris that can help distinguish it from candidiasis?
What is the characteristic of tinea cruris that can help distinguish it from candidiasis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is a potential complication of untreated favus variant of tinea capitis?
What is a potential complication of untreated favus variant of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of acute lesions in tinea cruris?
What is the characteristic of acute lesions in tinea cruris?
What is the characteristic of pityriasis versicolor on dark skin?
What is the characteristic of pityriasis versicolor on dark skin?
What is the causative agent of tinea cruris in the 54-year-old man mentioned in the case study?
What is the causative agent of tinea cruris in the 54-year-old man mentioned in the case study?
What is the typical distribution of lesions in pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical distribution of lesions in pityriasis versicolor?
What is the characteristic of non-inflammatory tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of non-inflammatory tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of hairs in tinea capitis lesions?
What is the characteristic of hairs in tinea capitis lesions?
What is the cause of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the cause of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the typical treatment for pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical treatment for pityriasis versicolor?
What is another name for pityriasis versicolor?
What is another name for pityriasis versicolor?
What is the term for the infection that causes lesions in the groin area, especially in males?
What is the term for the infection that causes lesions in the groin area, especially in males?
How many variant patterns can tinea capitis present as?
How many variant patterns can tinea capitis present as?
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with white dots.
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with white dots.
Favus variant of tinea capitis typically presents as patchy areas of hair loss and scaly plaques.
Favus variant of tinea capitis typically presents as patchy areas of hair loss and scaly plaques.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of tinea capitis.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of tinea capitis.
The lesions of pityriasis versicolor are typically found on the face and distal extremities.
The lesions of pityriasis versicolor are typically found on the face and distal extremities.
The favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to permanent hair loss if left untreated.
The favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to permanent hair loss if left untreated.
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is the most common type of tinea capitis.
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is the most common type of tinea capitis.
Tinea versicolor is caused by a type of bacteria.
Tinea versicolor is caused by a type of bacteria.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by hyperpigmented scaly patches on dark skin.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by hyperpigmented scaly patches on dark skin.
Tinea capitis can produce a kerion formation in the inflammatory type.
Tinea capitis can produce a kerion formation in the inflammatory type.
Favus is a variant of tinea capitis that presents with a black dot appearance.
Favus is a variant of tinea capitis that presents with a black dot appearance.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the scalp.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the scalp.
Tinea versicolor is another name for pityriasis versicolor.
Tinea versicolor is another name for pityriasis versicolor.
The non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation.
The non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation.
The lesions in tinea capitis always break off at the scalp level.
The lesions in tinea capitis always break off at the scalp level.
Tinea capitis can present with only one variant pattern.
Tinea capitis can present with only one variant pattern.
Kerions are characteristic of the non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis.
Kerions are characteristic of the non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis.
Favus variant of tinea capitis is a potential complication of untreated tinea pedis.
Favus variant of tinea capitis is a potential complication of untreated tinea pedis.
Black dot variant of tinea capitis is characterized by a black dot appearance on the scalp.
Black dot variant of tinea capitis is characterized by a black dot appearance on the scalp.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the scalp.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the scalp.
Tinea pedis has four accepted variants, including tinea capitis and tinea cruris.
Tinea pedis has four accepted variants, including tinea capitis and tinea cruris.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the feet.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the feet.
Pityriasis versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor.
Pityriasis versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor.
Favus variant of tinea capitis is a complication of untreated tinea cruris.
Favus variant of tinea capitis is a complication of untreated tinea cruris.
Tinea capitis can present as multiple variants, including black dot and favus.
Tinea capitis can present as multiple variants, including black dot and favus.
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis, and what causes it?
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis, and what causes it?
What is the favus variant of tinea capitis, and what are the potential complications if left untreated?
What is the favus variant of tinea capitis, and what are the potential complications if left untreated?
What are the typical characteristics of pityriasis versicolor, and what promotes its expression?
What are the typical characteristics of pityriasis versicolor, and what promotes its expression?
What is the difference in the appearance of pityriasis versicolor on dark and light skin?
What is the difference in the appearance of pityriasis versicolor on dark and light skin?
What is the causative agent of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the causative agent of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical distribution of lesions in pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical distribution of lesions in pityriasis versicolor?
What is the difference between tinea capitis and pityriasis versicolor?
What is the difference between tinea capitis and pityriasis versicolor?
What is the significance of regional lymph node enlargement in tinea capitis?
What is the significance of regional lymph node enlargement in tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of hairs in lesions of non-inflammatory tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of hairs in lesions of non-inflammatory tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the typical presentation of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical presentation of pityriasis versicolor?
What is the characteristic of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is the potential complication of untreated favus variant of tinea capitis?
What is the potential complication of untreated favus variant of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of tinea capitis that can produce a kerion formation?
What is the characteristic of tinea capitis that can produce a kerion formation?
What is another name for pityriasis versicolor?
What is another name for pityriasis versicolor?
How many variant patterns can tinea capitis present as?
How many variant patterns can tinea capitis present as?
What is the characteristic of the lesions in tinea capitis that can help distinguish it from other skin infections?
What is the characteristic of the lesions in tinea capitis that can help distinguish it from other skin infections?
How does the favus variant of tinea capitis typically present?
How does the favus variant of tinea capitis typically present?
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic appearance of the black dot variety of tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of pityriasis versicolor on dark skin?
What is the characteristic of pityriasis versicolor on dark skin?
How does tinea pedis clinically present?
How does tinea pedis clinically present?
What is pityriasis versicolor?
What is pityriasis versicolor?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the characteristic of kerions in tinea capitis?
What is the typical treatment for pityriasis versicolor?
What is the typical treatment for pityriasis versicolor?
Tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative ______.
Tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative ______.
In non-inflammatory tinea capitis, hairs in the lesions are a dull ______ color and usually break off above the scalp level.
In non-inflammatory tinea capitis, hairs in the lesions are a dull ______ color and usually break off above the scalp level.
The inflammatory type of tinea capitis produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to ______ formation.
The inflammatory type of tinea capitis produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to ______ formation.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the ______.
Pityriasis versicolor is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the ______.
Tinea versicolor is another name for ______.
Tinea versicolor is another name for ______.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by ______ scaly patches on dark skin.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by ______ scaly patches on dark skin.
The favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to ______ hair loss if left untreated.
The favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to ______ hair loss if left untreated.
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with ______ dots.
The black dot variety of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with ______ dots.
Tinea pedis has four accepted ______ of the disease.
Tinea pedis has four accepted ______ of the disease.
Favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to ______ hair loss if left untreated.
Favus variant of tinea capitis can lead to ______ hair loss if left untreated.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by ______ scaly patches on dark skin.
Pityriasis versicolor is characterized by ______ scaly patches on dark skin.
Tinea capitis can produce a ______ formation in the inflammatory type.
Tinea capitis can produce a ______ formation in the inflammatory type.
Tinea versicolor is another name for ______.
Tinea versicolor is another name for ______.
The black dot variant of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with ______ dots.
The black dot variant of tinea capitis is characterized by the appearance of infected areas of the scalp with ______ dots.
Favus is a variant of tinea capitis that presents with a ______ dot appearance.
Favus is a variant of tinea capitis that presents with a ______ dot appearance.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the ______.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal skin infection that affects the ______.
In addition to fever and pain, individuals with this type of ______ may experience a higher degree of pruritus.
In addition to fever and pain, individuals with this type of ______ may experience a higher degree of pruritus.
The black dot variety of ______ was named for the appearance of infected areas of the scalp.
The black dot variety of ______ was named for the appearance of infected areas of the scalp.
The location of arthrospores on the hair shaft causes hairs to break off at the level of the scalp, leaving ______ dots on the scalp surface.
The location of arthrospores on the hair shaft causes hairs to break off at the level of the scalp, leaving ______ dots on the scalp surface.
The favus variant of ______ typically presents as patchy areas of hair loss and scutula.
The favus variant of ______ typically presents as patchy areas of hair loss and scutula.
______ versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor.
______ versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor.
On dark skin the lesions of ______ versicolor often appear as hypopigmented areas.
On dark skin the lesions of ______ versicolor often appear as hypopigmented areas.
The typical lesions of ______ versicolor consist of oval scaly macules, papules, and patches concentrated on the chest, shoulders, and back.
The typical lesions of ______ versicolor consist of oval scaly macules, papules, and patches concentrated on the chest, shoulders, and back.
Tinea versicolor is caused by ______ of the Malassezia genus.
Tinea versicolor is caused by ______ of the Malassezia genus.
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Study Notes
Tinea Capitis
- Fever, pain, and a higher degree of pruritus may accompany tinea capitis
- Regional lymph nodes may be enlarged
- Black dot variety: hairs break off at the scalp level, leaving black dots on the scalp surface
- Hair loss, inflammation, and scaling can range from minimal to extensive
- Favus variant: patchy areas of hair loss, scutula (yellowish crusts and scales), and potential secondary bacterial infections, scalp atrophy, scarring, and permanent hair loss
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented scaly patches
- Lesions often appear as hypopigmented areas on dark skin, and erythematous or hyperpigmented on light skin
- Expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity
- Typical lesions: oval scaly macules, papules, and patches on the chest, shoulders, and back
- Caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
- Topical treatment usually sufficient, unless extensive involvement, recurrent infections, or failure of topical therapy
Tinea Cruris
- More common in males, occurring on the medial and upper parts of the thighs and pubic area
- Lesions have well-demarcated margins, elevated slightly, and are more erythematous than the central area
- Small vesicles may be seen, especially at the margins
- Acute lesions are bright red, and chronic cases have a more hyperpigmented appearance
- Fine scaling is usually present, with significant pruritus
- Lesions usually spare the penis and scrotum, helping to distinguish from candidiasis
Tinea Capitis (continued)
- Clinically, tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative dermatophyte
- Non-inflammatory type: small papules surrounding individual hair shafts, spreading centrifugally
- Inflammatory type: produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation
Differentiation of Fungal Skin Infections and Skin Disorders
- Fungal skin infections: localized to areas with excess moisture, such as feet, groin, scalp, and under arms
- Fungal skin infections: present with malodorous, thickened skin, acute vesicular rash, or fine scaling with varying degrees of inflammation
- Fungal skin infections: symptoms include itching and pain
Tinea Pedis
- Clinically, tinea pedis has four accepted variants, which may overlap
- Not specified in the provided text, but may be included in further study
Tinea Capitis
- Fever, pain, and a higher degree of pruritus may accompany tinea capitis
- Regional lymph nodes may be enlarged
- Black dot variety: hairs break off at the scalp level, leaving black dots on the scalp surface
- Hair loss, inflammation, and scaling can range from minimal to extensive
- Favus variant: patchy areas of hair loss, scutula (yellowish crusts and scales), and potential secondary bacterial infections, scalp atrophy, scarring, and permanent hair loss
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented scaly patches
- Lesions often appear as hypopigmented areas on dark skin, and erythematous or hyperpigmented on light skin
- Expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity
- Typical lesions: oval scaly macules, papules, and patches on the chest, shoulders, and back
- Caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
- Topical treatment usually sufficient, unless extensive involvement, recurrent infections, or failure of topical therapy
Tinea Cruris
- More common in males, occurring on the medial and upper parts of the thighs and pubic area
- Lesions have well-demarcated margins, elevated slightly, and are more erythematous than the central area
- Small vesicles may be seen, especially at the margins
- Acute lesions are bright red, and chronic cases have a more hyperpigmented appearance
- Fine scaling is usually present, with significant pruritus
- Lesions usually spare the penis and scrotum, helping to distinguish from candidiasis
Tinea Capitis (continued)
- Clinically, tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative dermatophyte
- Non-inflammatory type: small papules surrounding individual hair shafts, spreading centrifugally
- Inflammatory type: produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation
Differentiation of Fungal Skin Infections and Skin Disorders
- Fungal skin infections: localized to areas with excess moisture, such as feet, groin, scalp, and under arms
- Fungal skin infections: present with malodorous, thickened skin, acute vesicular rash, or fine scaling with varying degrees of inflammation
- Fungal skin infections: symptoms include itching and pain
Tinea Pedis
- Clinically, tinea pedis has four accepted variants, which may overlap
- Not specified in the provided text, but may be included in further study
Tinea Capitis
- Fever, pain, and a higher degree of pruritus may accompany tinea capitis
- Regional lymph nodes may be enlarged
- Black dot variety: hairs break off at the scalp level, leaving black dots on the scalp surface
- Hair loss, inflammation, and scaling can range from minimal to extensive
- Favus variant: patchy areas of hair loss, scutula (yellowish crusts and scales), and potential secondary bacterial infections, scalp atrophy, scarring, and permanent hair loss
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented scaly patches
- Lesions often appear as hypopigmented areas on dark skin, and erythematous or hyperpigmented on light skin
- Expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity
- Typical lesions: oval scaly macules, papules, and patches on the chest, shoulders, and back
- Caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
- Topical treatment usually sufficient, unless extensive involvement, recurrent infections, or failure of topical therapy
Tinea Cruris
- More common in males, occurring on the medial and upper parts of the thighs and pubic area
- Lesions have well-demarcated margins, elevated slightly, and are more erythematous than the central area
- Small vesicles may be seen, especially at the margins
- Acute lesions are bright red, and chronic cases have a more hyperpigmented appearance
- Fine scaling is usually present, with significant pruritus
- Lesions usually spare the penis and scrotum, helping to distinguish from candidiasis
Tinea Capitis (continued)
- Clinically, tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative dermatophyte
- Non-inflammatory type: small papules surrounding individual hair shafts, spreading centrifugally
- Inflammatory type: produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation
Differentiation of Fungal Skin Infections and Skin Disorders
- Fungal skin infections: localized to areas with excess moisture, such as feet, groin, scalp, and under arms
- Fungal skin infections: present with malodorous, thickened skin, acute vesicular rash, or fine scaling with varying degrees of inflammation
- Fungal skin infections: symptoms include itching and pain
Tinea Pedis
- Clinically, tinea pedis has four accepted variants, which may overlap
- Not specified in the provided text, but may be included in further study
Tinea Capitis
- Fever, pain, and a higher degree of pruritus may accompany tinea capitis
- Regional lymph nodes may be enlarged
- Black dot variety: hairs break off at the scalp level, leaving black dots on the scalp surface
- Hair loss, inflammation, and scaling can range from minimal to extensive
- Favus variant: patchy areas of hair loss, scutula (yellowish crusts and scales), and potential secondary bacterial infections, scalp atrophy, scarring, and permanent hair loss
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented scaly patches
- Lesions often appear as hypopigmented areas on dark skin, and erythematous or hyperpigmented on light skin
- Expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity
- Typical lesions: oval scaly macules, papules, and patches on the chest, shoulders, and back
- Caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
- Topical treatment usually sufficient, unless extensive involvement, recurrent infections, or failure of topical therapy
Tinea Cruris
- More common in males, occurring on the medial and upper parts of the thighs and pubic area
- Lesions have well-demarcated margins, elevated slightly, and are more erythematous than the central area
- Small vesicles may be seen, especially at the margins
- Acute lesions are bright red, and chronic cases have a more hyperpigmented appearance
- Fine scaling is usually present, with significant pruritus
- Lesions usually spare the penis and scrotum, helping to distinguish from candidiasis
Tinea Capitis (continued)
- Clinically, tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative dermatophyte
- Non-inflammatory type: small papules surrounding individual hair shafts, spreading centrifugally
- Inflammatory type: produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation
Differentiation of Fungal Skin Infections and Skin Disorders
- Fungal skin infections: localized to areas with excess moisture, such as feet, groin, scalp, and under arms
- Fungal skin infections: present with malodorous, thickened skin, acute vesicular rash, or fine scaling with varying degrees of inflammation
- Fungal skin infections: symptoms include itching and pain
Tinea Pedis
- Clinically, tinea pedis has four accepted variants, which may overlap
- Not specified in the provided text, but may be included in further study
Tinea Capitis
- Fever, pain, and a higher degree of pruritus may accompany tinea capitis
- Regional lymph nodes may be enlarged
- Black dot variety: hairs break off at the scalp level, leaving black dots on the scalp surface
- Hair loss, inflammation, and scaling can range from minimal to extensive
- Favus variant: patchy areas of hair loss, scutula (yellowish crusts and scales), and potential secondary bacterial infections, scalp atrophy, scarring, and permanent hair loss
Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)
- Characterized by hyper- and hypopigmented scaly patches
- Lesions often appear as hypopigmented areas on dark skin, and erythematous or hyperpigmented on light skin
- Expression of infection is promoted by heat and humidity
- Typical lesions: oval scaly macules, papules, and patches on the chest, shoulders, and back
- Caused by yeasts of the Malassezia genus
- Topical treatment usually sufficient, unless extensive involvement, recurrent infections, or failure of topical therapy
Tinea Cruris
- More common in males, occurring on the medial and upper parts of the thighs and pubic area
- Lesions have well-demarcated margins, elevated slightly, and are more erythematous than the central area
- Small vesicles may be seen, especially at the margins
- Acute lesions are bright red, and chronic cases have a more hyperpigmented appearance
- Fine scaling is usually present, with significant pruritus
- Lesions usually spare the penis and scrotum, helping to distinguish from candidiasis
Tinea Capitis (continued)
- Clinically, tinea capitis may present as one of four variant patterns, depending on the causative dermatophyte
- Non-inflammatory type: small papules surrounding individual hair shafts, spreading centrifugally
- Inflammatory type: produces a spectrum of inflammation, ranging from pustules to kerion formation
Differentiation of Fungal Skin Infections and Skin Disorders
- Fungal skin infections: localized to areas with excess moisture, such as feet, groin, scalp, and under arms
- Fungal skin infections: present with malodorous, thickened skin, acute vesicular rash, or fine scaling with varying degrees of inflammation
- Fungal skin infections: symptoms include itching and pain
Tinea Pedis
- Clinically, tinea pedis has four accepted variants, which may overlap
- Not specified in the provided text, but may be included in further study
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