Fungal skin infections

Cutaneous mycoses

Superficial infections, Primarily Candida species or Dermatophytes

What do you treat Cutaneous mycoses with

Treat with topical or oral antifungals

Cutaneous Candidiasis

Damp, friction-prone skin folds Bright red macular rash (itchy, burns)

Cutaneous Candidiasis Complications

Diabetics (high blood sugar) – vascular damage

Cutaneous Candidiasis example

Diaper rash

Cutaneous Candidiasis Treatments:

dry infected area, topical creams

Tinea Infections - “ringworm” Dermatophytes

: Trichophyton, Microsporum

Tinea Infections -

“ringworm”

Tinea Infections - “ringworm” Transmission

skin abrasions, fomites, intimate contact with fungal cells/spores

Tinea Infections - “ringworm” Treatment

topical antifungal creams, oral drugs