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Pathogenesis of dermatophytosis and tinea versicolor [PDF]
Clinics in Dermatology, 2010 Dermatophytoses are infections caused by keratinophilic fungi known as dermatophytes. Several steps are required for infection to take place: contact, adherence, and invasion of keratin layers. The severity of the infection depends on the type of agent, environmental factors, and the host immunologic status. Tinea versicolor is caused by the Malassezia
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Pityriasis (Tinea) Versicolor in Infancy
Pediatric Dermatology, 1988Abstract: Pityriasis (tinea) versicolor is a common disorder of adults. We cared for five infants (four males and one female) with the disease. Diagnosis was confirmed by potassium hydroxide preparation demonstrating the filaments of Malassezia furfur and/or Pityrosporum orbiculare, the yeast form.Three patients had lesions in the neonatal period. The
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Archives of Dermatology, 1974
To the Editor.— Although tinea versicolor can be successfully treated with several preparations, some agents have shortcomings, which warranted trial of another preparation. Sodium thiosulfate is slow acting and often ineffective. Tolnaftate requires prolonged use for widespread lesions. 1 Selenium sulfide (2.5%) shampoo is usually effective, 2-4 but
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To the Editor.— Although tinea versicolor can be successfully treated with several preparations, some agents have shortcomings, which warranted trial of another preparation. Sodium thiosulfate is slow acting and often ineffective. Tolnaftate requires prolonged use for widespread lesions. 1 Selenium sulfide (2.5%) shampoo is usually effective, 2-4 but
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Oral Fluconazole in the Treatment of Tinea Versicolor
The Journal of Dermatology, 2005AbstractThis study was designed to assess the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral fluconazole given at 300 mg once weekly for two weeks in the treatment of tinea versicolor. Enrolled into the study were 44 subjects with tinea versicolor, provisionally confirmed by the detection of fungal hyphae in KOH wet mounts and Wood's lamp examination. Four
Karakaş M., Durdu M., Memişoglu H.R.
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Clinical Signs in Tinea Versicolor
Archives of Dermatology, 1963The one significant sign associated with the diagnosis of tinea versicolor is that of the coup d' ongle of Besnier (1831-1909), 1 later called by Balzer (1849-1929) 2 le signe du copeau (shaving, as of wood) or in German Hobelspanphanomen . The description is as follows: "Sometimes the spots are smooth, sometimes powdery and manifestly branny, but ...
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Tinea Corporis, Tinea Versicolor, and Candidiasis
2014Superficial mycoses, also called fungal infections, are the most common type of skin infections, affecting 20–25 % of people worldwide. The prevalence of mycoses is increasing, and the causative organisms have shifted or changed over the past several decades.
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Itraconazole in tinea versicolor: A review
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1990Itraconazole, a new orally active triazole antifungal, has been tested in patients with pityriasis versicolor. A number of studies have shown that itraconazole is effective for this mild fungal skin disease. The total dose required for effective treatment is 1000 mg, and it has been given as 200 mg for 5 days or 7 days.
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