Fungal Skin Infections — Flashcards

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

Hyper/hypopigmented patches of Pityriasis Versicolor on the skin commonly occur on the _____ and back, especially in individuals who spend a lot of time in the sun

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 green fluorescence on Wood's lamp

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

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the _____ and hair.

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