Dermatophytosis
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This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Dermatophyte.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
Synonyms and keywords:Dermatophycosis; Microsporic tinea; Ringworm infection; Tinea infection; Fungal infection of the skin.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Dermatophytosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination| Laboratory Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies