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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Deep dermatophytosis
			\| synonyms =
			\| specialty = [[Dermatology]], [[Infectious disease]]
			\| symptoms = [[Skin lesions]], [[ulceration]], [[nodules]], [[abscesses]]
			\| complications = [[Chronic infection]], [[scarring]], [[secondary bacterial infection]]
			\| onset =
			\| duration =
			\| causes = [[Dermatophyte]] infection
			\| risks = [[Immunocompromised]] state, [[HIV/AIDS]], [[organ transplantation]], [[chemotherapy]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Skin biopsy]], [[fungal culture]], [[histopathology]]
			\| differential = [[Bacterial infection]], [[cutaneous leishmaniasis]], [[mycobacterial infection]]
			\| prevention =
			\| treatment = [[Antifungal medication]] (e.g., [[itraconazole]], [[terbinafine]])
			\| medication =
			\| prognosis =
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Deep dermatophytosis''' is a rare and severe form of [[dermatophyte]] infection that penetrates the [[dermis]] and subcutaneous tissues. It is often associated with an underlying [[immunodeficiency]].		'''Deep dermatophytosis''' is a rare and severe form of [[dermatophyte]] infection that penetrates the [[dermis]] and subcutaneous tissues. It is often associated with an underlying [[immunodeficiency]].

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Deep dermatophytosis is caused by various species of dermatophytes, a group of [[fungi]] that infect the skin, hair, and nails. The most common species involved are ''[[Trichophyton]] rubrum'' and ''[[Trichophyton]] mentagrophytes''.		Deep dermatophytosis is caused by various species of dermatophytes, a group of [[fungi]] that infect the skin, hair, and nails. The most common species involved are ''[[Trichophyton]] rubrum'' and ''[[Trichophyton]] mentagrophytes''.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of deep dermatophytosis can vary, but often include [[itching]], [[redness]], and [[swelling]] of the skin. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the [[lymph nodes]] and internal organs, causing [[fever]], [[weight loss]], and [[fatigue]].		The symptoms of deep dermatophytosis can vary, but often include [[itching]], [[redness]], and [[swelling]] of the skin. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the [[lymph nodes]] and internal organs, causing [[fever]], [[weight loss]], and [[fatigue]].

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Diagnosis of deep dermatophytosis is typically made through a combination of [[clinical examination]], [[laboratory testing]], and [[imaging studies]]. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of dermatophytes in a [[biopsy]] of the affected skin.		Diagnosis of deep dermatophytosis is typically made through a combination of [[clinical examination]], [[laboratory testing]], and [[imaging studies]]. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of dermatophytes in a [[biopsy]] of the affected skin.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment of deep dermatophytosis usually involves long-term use of [[antifungal medications]], such as [[itraconazole]] or [[terbinafine]]. In severe cases, [[surgery]] may be required to remove infected tissue.		Treatment of deep dermatophytosis usually involves long-term use of [[antifungal medications]], such as [[itraconazole]] or [[terbinafine]]. In severe cases, [[surgery]] may be required to remove infected tissue.

	== Prognosis ==		== Prognosis ==
	The prognosis for deep dermatophytosis is generally good with appropriate treatment, although the infection can be difficult to eradicate completely and may recur.		The prognosis for deep dermatophytosis is generally good with appropriate treatment, although the infection can be difficult to eradicate completely and may recur.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Dermatophyte]]		* [[Dermatophyte]]
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	* [[Immunodeficiency]]		* [[Immunodeficiency]]
	* [[Antifungal medication]]		* [[Antifungal medication]]

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'''Deep dermatophytosis''' is a rare and severe form of [[dermatophyte]] infection that penetrates the [[dermis]] and subcutaneous tissues. It is often associated with an underlying [[immunodeficiency]].

== Causes ==
Deep dermatophytosis is caused by various species of dermatophytes, a group of [[fungi]] that infect the skin, hair, and nails. The most common species involved are ''[[Trichophyton]] rubrum'' and ''[[Trichophyton]] mentagrophytes''.

== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of deep dermatophytosis can vary, but often include [[itching]], [[redness]], and [[swelling]] of the skin. In severe cases, the infection can spread to the [[lymph nodes]] and internal organs, causing [[fever]], [[weight loss]], and [[fatigue]].

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of deep dermatophytosis is typically made through a combination of [[clinical examination]], [[laboratory testing]], and [[imaging studies]]. The diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of dermatophytes in a [[biopsy]] of the affected skin.

== Treatment ==
Treatment of deep dermatophytosis usually involves long-term use of [[antifungal medications]], such as [[itraconazole]] or [[terbinafine]]. In severe cases, [[surgery]] may be required to remove infected tissue.

== Prognosis ==
The prognosis for deep dermatophytosis is generally good with appropriate treatment, although the infection can be difficult to eradicate completely and may recur.

== See also ==
* [[Dermatophyte]]
* [[Dermatophytosis]]
* [[Immunodeficiency]]
* [[Antifungal medication]]

[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Fungal diseases]]

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