Fungal Skin Infections — Flashcards

Selenium Sulfide (Selsun Blue) is used as treatment for _____ due to it promoting shedding of the stratum corneum

Hint: which fungus

The oral antifungal drug _____ is used to treat onychomycosis (dermatophyte infection of nails)

The fungus _____ causes Pityriasis Versicolor

White piedra is caused by _____ and commonly affects pubic, axillary, facial hair

Cutaneous involvement in _____ commonly manifests as a verrucous lesion with irregular borders that may mimic squamous cell carcinoma.

Hint: which fungus

Trichophyton _____ gives dull blue fluoresence on Wood's lamp

_____ degradation produces acid that damages melanocytes in Pityriasis Versicolor (results in hypo/hyperpigmentation)

Tinea capitis affects the _____ and scalp

Perlche (angular stomatitis) is considered as intertigo, caused by _____ spp. with soreness and cracking at the mouth angles

In chronic _____ candidiasis, the tongue has a cobbled appearance