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Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses
Published on: June 13, 2018
Abstract:
Superficial fungal and yeast infections of the skin are common during adolescence. This article describes the causes, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis, and treatment of four infections that increase in frequency during adolescence: tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, fungal nail infections, and tinea cruris.
Insights
Superficial fungal and yeast skin infections are common in adolescents. This review covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tinea versicolor, athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, and jock itch.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Superficial fungal and yeast infections frequently affect adolescents.
- These infections can impact skin, nails, and cause discomfort, necessitating accurate diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies for common superficial fungal and yeast infections in adolescents.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of four specific conditions: tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, fungal nail infections, and tinea cruris.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies and clinical guidelines.
- Synthesis of information on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of the selected infections.
Main Results:
- Tinea versicolor presents as hypo- or hyperpigmented macules, often on the trunk.
- Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) involves scaling, itching, and redness, typically between the toes.
- Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) lead to nail thickening, discoloration, and potential crumbling.
- Tinea cruris (jock itch) manifests as an erythematous, pruritic rash in the groin area.
Conclusions:
- Adolescence is a period of increased susceptibility to superficial mycoses.
- Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
- Appropriate antifungal therapies, tailored to the specific infection and causative agent, are essential for resolution and prevention of recurrence.
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