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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Dermatophytid
| synonyms        = [[Id reaction]], [[dermatophytosis-associated hypersensitivity]]
| field            = [[Dermatology]]
| symptoms        = [[Rash]], [[itching]], [[vesicles]], [[erythema]]
| complications    = Secondary [[bacterial infection]]
| onset            = Typically occurs after [[dermatophyte infection]]
| duration        = Variable, often resolves with treatment of primary infection
| causes          = Hypersensitivity reaction to [[dermatophyte]] infection
| risks            = [[Tinea pedis]], [[tinea corporis]], [[tinea capitis]]
| diagnosis        = Clinical evaluation, exclusion of other causes
| differential    = [[Contact dermatitis]], [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]]
| treatment        = Treat underlying [[dermatophyte infection]], [[topical corticosteroids]]
| medication      = [[Antifungal]]s, [[corticosteroid]]s
| frequency        = Relatively uncommon
}}
'''Dermatophytid''' is a skin condition that is a reaction to a fungal infection in another part of the body. The condition is not caused by the fungus itself, but by the body's immune response to the fungus.  
'''Dermatophytid''' is a skin condition that is a reaction to a fungal infection in another part of the body. The condition is not caused by the fungus itself, but by the body's immune response to the fungus.  
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
Dermatophytid is caused by a reaction to a [[fungal infection]] elsewhere in the body. The most common types of fungi that cause these reactions are [[dermatophytes]], which are a group of fungi that can cause skin, hair, and nail infections. The body's immune response to the fungal infection can cause skin lesions to appear in areas of the body that are not infected with the fungus.
Dermatophytid is caused by a reaction to a [[fungal infection]] elsewhere in the body. The most common types of fungi that cause these reactions are [[dermatophytes]], which are a group of fungi that can cause skin, hair, and nail infections. The body's immune response to the fungal infection can cause skin lesions to appear in areas of the body that are not infected with the fungus.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The main symptom of dermatophytid is a rash that appears on the skin. This rash is often itchy and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as redness, swelling, and blistering. The rash can appear anywhere on the body, but it is most commonly found on the hands, feet, and arms.
The main symptom of dermatophytid is a rash that appears on the skin. This rash is often itchy and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as redness, swelling, and blistering. The rash can appear anywhere on the body, but it is most commonly found on the hands, feet, and arms.
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of dermatophytid is usually made by a [[dermatologist]], who will examine the skin and may take a skin scraping or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The dermatologist may also ask about any recent fungal infections, as this can help to confirm the diagnosis.
Diagnosis of dermatophytid is usually made by a [[dermatologist]], who will examine the skin and may take a skin scraping or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The dermatologist may also ask about any recent fungal infections, as this can help to confirm the diagnosis.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Treatment for dermatophytid involves treating the underlying fungal infection. This can be done with antifungal medications, which can be applied topically or taken orally. In some cases, the skin lesions caused by dermatophytid may also need to be treated with topical steroids to reduce inflammation and itching.
Treatment for dermatophytid involves treating the underlying fungal infection. This can be done with antifungal medications, which can be applied topically or taken orally. In some cases, the skin lesions caused by dermatophytid may also need to be treated with topical steroids to reduce inflammation and itching.
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Dermatophyte]]
* [[Dermatophyte]]
* [[Fungal infection]]
* [[Fungal infection]]
* [[Dermatology]]
* [[Dermatology]]
== References ==
== References ==
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Dermatophytid
Synonyms Id reaction, dermatophytosis-associated hypersensitivity
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Rash, itching, vesicles, erythema
Complications Secondary bacterial infection
Onset Typically occurs after dermatophyte infection
Duration Variable, often resolves with treatment of primary infection
Types N/A
Causes Hypersensitivity reaction to dermatophyte infection
Risks Tinea pedis, tinea corporis, tinea capitis
Diagnosis Clinical evaluation, exclusion of other causes
Differential diagnosis Contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis
Prevention N/A
Treatment Treat underlying dermatophyte infection, topical corticosteroids
Medication Antifungals, corticosteroids
Prognosis N/A
Frequency Relatively uncommon
Deaths N/A


Dermatophytid is a skin condition that is a reaction to a fungal infection in another part of the body. The condition is not caused by the fungus itself, but by the body's immune response to the fungus.

Causes[edit]

Dermatophytid is caused by a reaction to a fungal infection elsewhere in the body. The most common types of fungi that cause these reactions are dermatophytes, which are a group of fungi that can cause skin, hair, and nail infections. The body's immune response to the fungal infection can cause skin lesions to appear in areas of the body that are not infected with the fungus.

Symptoms[edit]

The main symptom of dermatophytid is a rash that appears on the skin. This rash is often itchy and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as redness, swelling, and blistering. The rash can appear anywhere on the body, but it is most commonly found on the hands, feet, and arms.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of dermatophytid is usually made by a dermatologist, who will examine the skin and may take a skin scraping or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The dermatologist may also ask about any recent fungal infections, as this can help to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for dermatophytid involves treating the underlying fungal infection. This can be done with antifungal medications, which can be applied topically or taken orally. In some cases, the skin lesions caused by dermatophytid may also need to be treated with topical steroids to reduce inflammation and itching.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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