PA6-superfical fungal infections

what are fungi 

• they are eukaryotic organisms- they can be treated by antibacterial 

• they can be divided into moulds and yeast 

what are dermatophytes + the infections they cause and their symptoms and causes 

• they are a keratin dependant fungi that infect the skin hair and nails 

• they cause ringworm ( tinea infections )

• their common symptoms- itching, burning, pain, irritation 

• risks factors include- environment, clothing, immunocompromised 

what is the advice given to patients with tinea infections/ caused by dermatophytes 

what is the typical treatment for ringworm 

• for a non-immunocompromised patient with mild symptoms-treat topically using imidazole’s e.g. clotrimazole

• it there’s inflammations then topical corticosteroids  can be added in  combination 

• for patients with more sever symptoms immunocompromised-terbinafine 250mg daily

describe the treatment for ringworm if its on the scalp 

what is griseofulvin + uses 

• its antifungal medication that works against dermatophytes 

• a long course is needed and can have some contraindication in patients with sever liver disease and systemic lupus 

• should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding 

• its main side effects are GI and headache and skin sensitivity reactions 

what is tinea pedis/athletes foot 

• its a fungal infection that effects the skin on the feet 

what is the treatment for tinea pedis 

what is terbinafine 

• its an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infection of the skin, nails and scalp 

what is onychomycosis/ toenail fungus

• its a fungal infection of the toenails that leads to symptoms like discoloration, thickening and potential separation from he nailbed 

describe the treatment for mild toenail fungus

what’s the treatment for patients with toenail fungal infections in cases where topical treatment is unsuccessful/ not appropriate 

 what is pityriasis versicolor 

• its a common fungal infection of the skin caused by an overgrowth of yeast that leads to discoloured patches on the skin 

what’s the treatment of pityriasis versicolor 

whats the treatment of pityriasis versicolor 

what is oropharyngeal candida 

its a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast candida in the mouth

what is the treatment for patients with oropharyngeal candida 

what is genital candidiasis-vaginal 

whats the treatment for genital candidiasis 

what is cutaneous candidiasis

its a fungal skin infection caused by a overgrowth of yeast candida affecting warm and most areas of the skin 

what’s the treatment/management for patients with cutaneous candidiasis