Dermatophytid
Dermatophytid
Dermatophytid (pronounced: der-ma-to-fy-tid) is a skin condition that is a reaction to a fungal infection in another part of the body. The term is derived from the Greek words derma meaning skin, phytos meaning plant, and id indicating an identity or condition.
Causes
Dermatophytid is caused by a fungal infection elsewhere in the body. The body's immune response to the infection can cause skin rashes and lesions to appear in areas not directly infected by the fungus. This is known as an id reaction or an autoeczematization reaction.
Symptoms
The main symptom of dermatophytid is a skin rash that can appear anywhere on the body. This rash is not directly caused by the fungal infection, but is instead a reaction to the infection. The rash may be itchy and uncomfortable, and may appear as small, red bumps or blisters.
Treatment
Treatment for dermatophytid involves treating the underlying fungal infection. This can be done with antifungal medications, either topical or oral. Once the fungal infection is treated, the dermatophytid reaction should also resolve.
Related Terms
- Dermatophyte: A type of fungus that causes infections in the skin, hair, and nails.
- Tinea: A fungal infection of the skin, also known as ringworm.
- Id reaction: A skin reaction to an infection or other disease elsewhere in the body.
- Autoeczematization: A secondary skin reaction to a primary infection or disease elsewhere in the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dermatophytid
- Wikipedia's article - Dermatophytid
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