Onychomycosis — Flashcards

_____ infects nail and skin only.

Most common form of tinea unguium is _____ onychomycosis (DLSO)

Tinea pedis or ringworm of foot is most commonly caused by Trichophyton _____ infections

_____ describes fungal infection of the nails

The drug of choice for onychomycosis is oral _______.

Oral terbinafine at 250 mg/day is given for a duration of _____ weeks for fingernails infection

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

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

The dermatophyte _____ can be identified via Wood's lamp