Dermatophytes

A. ringworm B. superficial infection caused by fungi that invade the dead tissues of the skin

Etiology
1. fungi

Types
1. tinea corporis, pedis (athlete’s foot), unguium, capitis, cruris (jock itch), barbae

Signs & Symptoms
1. pink to red papulosquamous annular lesions with scaling raised borders

Diagnosis
1. skin scraping 2. culture

Treatment
1. topical antifungals a. miconazole 2. systemic antifungals a. griseofulvin 3. hygiene 4. juglans (black walnut), grindelia 5. topical garlic