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[Reflections on dermatophytes].

R Vanbreuseghem

    Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dermatophytes cause skin infections like ringworm and athlete's foot. Griseofulvin can effectively treat scalp ringworm, and athlete's foot may have non-dermatophyte origins.

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    Area of Science:

    • Mycology
    • Dermatology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • Author's clinical experience, particularly in tropical regions.
    • Focus on dermatophytes and the skin conditions they cause (dermatophytia).
    • Observations on the behavior and presentation of fungal infections.

    Purpose:

    • To discuss the life cycle and pathogenic potential of dermatophytes.
    • To highlight specific clinical presentations of dermatophytosis in tropical areas.
    • To review treatment efficacy for common fungal infections.

    Summary:

    • Dermatophytes primarily exist as saprophytes but can invade non-keratinized tissues, potentially causing mycetomas.
    • Ringworm of the scalp shows spontaneous resolution before puberty in 45% of cases.

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  • Tropical trichophytosis often presents inflammatorily, and favus may lack typical scutula.
  • Athlete's foot can result from non-dermatophyte etiologies.
  • A single course of fine particle griseofulvin (12 x 125 mg tablets) effectively treats a significant percentage of scalp ringworm.

    • Impact:

    • Informs clinical management of fungal skin infections, especially in tropical settings.
    • Suggests differential diagnoses for athlete's foot beyond dermatophyte infections.
    • Provides evidence for griseofulvin's efficacy in treating scalp ringworm.