Dermatophytoses — Flashcards

_____ is a severe inflammatory type of tinea capitis which presents with an inflammatory mass with thick crusting and matting of hair

_____ of Tinea lesions due to dermatophytes are seen with KOH prep of skin scrapings

Which species of Dermatophytes does not contain Microconidia?_____

_____ is a type of tinea capitis characterized by the presence of yellowish, cup shaped crusts known as scutula that develop around hair follicles.

_____ is a superficial fungal infection of the hair shaft

Tinea _____ in children is treated with oral griseofulvin or oral terbinafine

_____ is a non-inflammatory type of tinea capitis in which multiple black dots are present within the areas of alopecia

_____ candidiasis presents with burning sensation on eating spicy food and red tongue lesion

_____ lesions are characteristic of Candidal infections (e.g., intertrigo).

_____ infects nail and skin only.