1. Mycology - Superfical Mycoses

Where is superficial mycoses?

On superficial skin (skin and hair)

How many different types are there and what are they?

4, Pityriasis versicolor, Tinea nigra, Back piedra, and White piedra

How is pityrasis versicolor observed?

Worldwide in tropical environments

What does Pityriasis versicolor affect?

Melanin production

How is Pityriasis versicolor transmitted?

Contact with patches of infected skin

How is Pityriasis versicolor treated?

• no treatment is required but it rarely resolves on its own.

• antifungal ointments and shampoos

• (P.V)

What is Tinea nigra? Where is it found? and in who?

• It is Black mold (dimorphic)

• Found in the tropical regions

  • ususally in young adults and kids (common in women)

How is Tinea nigra transmitted?

• ???

• patches don’t seem to be infectious

How is Tinea nigra treated?

• not required

  • rarely resolves on its own

• antifungal ointments

What is Black Piedra? Where is it found? and what is it associated with?

• Piedraia hortae

• rare

  • found in tropical regions

• Associated with poor hygiene

How is Black piedra transmitted?

• ???

  • not contagious

How is Black piedra treated?

hair removal and good hygiene

What is White piedra? Where is it found? and what is it associated with?

• Trichosporon

• Found in tropical and subtropical regions

• Associated with poor hygiene

How is White piedra transmitted?

• ???

• Not contagious

How is White piedra treated?

• Hair removal

• good hygiene

• Antifungals