Dermatomycosis
Dermatomycosis
Dermatomycosis (pronunciation: der·ma·to·my·co·sis) is a medical term referring to a fungal infection of the skin.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Greek words "derma" meaning skin, "mykes" meaning fungus, and "osis" meaning condition.
Definition
Dermatomycosis is a condition characterized by fungal infection of the skin. It is caused by various types of fungi, including Dermatophytes, Candida, and Malassezia. The infection can affect various parts of the body, including the scalp (Tinea capitis), body (Tinea corporis), groin (Tinea cruris), feet (Tinea pedis), and nails (Onychomycosis).
Symptoms
Symptoms of dermatomycosis can vary depending on the area of the body affected, but may include itching, redness, scaling, and sometimes blistering or cracking of the skin.
Treatment
Treatment typically involves the use of antifungal medications, which can be applied topically or taken orally. In some cases, treatment may also involve the removal of infected nails or hair.
Related Terms
- Dermatophytosis: A fungal infection specifically caused by dermatophytes.
- Tinea: A term often used interchangeably with dermatomycosis, but technically refers to dermatophyte infections.
- Candidiasis: A fungal infection caused by Candida species.
- Pityriasis versicolor: A fungal infection caused by Malassezia species.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dermatomycosis
- Wikipedia's article - Dermatomycosis
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