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What's new in the treatment and diagnosis of dermatophytosis?

Valerie Laniosz1, David A Wetter

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.

Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|January 13, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Superficial fungal infections cause discomfort and distress. Promising new topical, light-based treatments and molecular diagnostic techniques are advancing dermatophyte infection care.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Superficial fungal infections of the skin and nails are prevalent and cause significant patient discomfort and distress.
  • Despite fungi evolving to parasitize humans, advancements in diagnosing and treating these infections have lagged.
  • Dermatophyte infections represent a common challenge in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in the treatment and diagnosis of superficial fungal infections, specifically dermatophytoses.
  • To highlight emerging therapeutic options and diagnostic technologies for dermatophyte infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on topical and light-based treatments for dermatophytoses.
  • Analysis of the first meta-analysis of topical antifungal treatments.
  • Evaluation of emerging molecular techniques for rapid identification and speciation of dermatophytes.

Main Results:

  • New topical and light-based treatment modalities for dermatophytoses are now available.
  • The first meta-analysis of topical antifungal treatments provides valuable insights into efficacy.
  • Molecular diagnostic techniques are poised to improve the speed and accuracy of dermatophyte identification.

Conclusions:

  • Significant progress is being made in managing superficial fungal infections.
  • Emerging treatments and diagnostic tools offer improved patient outcomes for dermatophytoses.
  • Continued research and adoption of new technologies are crucial for advancing dermatophyte infection care.

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