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Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::CANDIDA}} ● It grows as {{c2::oval, budding yeast cells}} ● Form {{c3::pseudohyphae::Hyphae or pseudohyphae}} ● {{c4::Dimorphic::Monomorphic or …
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of Candidiasis: {{c1::Candida albicans}}
Published	11/11/2024	Clincal features of {{c1::Candidiasis}}:{{c2::Beefy-red patches and plaques::Describe the large lesions}}{{c3::Satellite papules and pustules as the p…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of CandidiasisRapid confirmation may be achieved with: {{c1::Bedside potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation  }}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of CandidiasisCutaneous Candidiasis → First line treatment of localized disease includes topical formulations of {{c1::imidazoles::What grou…
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of CandidiasisOral antifungal is required in most severe cases: {{c1::Fluconazole}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::Pityriasis versicolor}} → {{c2::Superficial Malassezia infection}}
Published	11/11/2024	Tinea Versicolor manifests with {{c1::asymptomatic to mildly pruritic patches}} and {{c2::thin plaques with overlying fine-scale.}}
Published	11/11/2024	Tinea Versicolor: {{c1::Hypopigmentation}} → Result of the production of {{c2::azelaic acid}} and {{c2::dicarboxylic acid}}
Published	11/11/2024	Tinea Versicolor: {{c1::Hyperpigmented}} lesions →Increased {{c2::melanosomes}} and thickening of the {{c3::stratum corneum}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor{{c1::Dermoscopy }}{{c1::Woodlamp }}{{c1::KOH preparation}}{{c1::Biopsy}}
Published	11/11/2024	First line Treatment for Pityriasis versicolor:{{c1::Shampoos (pyrithione zinc or seleniumsulfide) }}{{c1::Propylene glycol in aqueoussolution&nb…
Published	11/11/2024	Second line Treatment for Pityriasis versicolor:{{c1::Oral fluconazole }}{{c1::Oral itraconazole}}
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial Mycoses{{c1::Tinea Nigra}} :Also known as {{c2::Keratomycosis nigra}}; {{c3::Tineanigra palmaris}}
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial Mycoses{{c1::Black Piedra}} : lesions appear as black nodules like pebbles
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial Mycoses{{c1::White Piedra}} : lesions appear larger,softer yellowish nodules
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial MycosesCausative agent of tinea nigra: {{c1::Hortea Wernickii}}
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial MycosesCausative agent of Black Piedra: {{c1::Piedraia Hortae}}
Published	11/11/2024	Other Superficial MycosesCausative agent of White Piedra: {{c1::Trichosporon Beigelii}}
Published	11/11/2024	Superficial Mycoses with solitary lesion on the palm; usually single lesion; palmar and plantar surfaces affected; no inflammation and nonpruritic les…
Published	11/11/2024	Superficial Mycoses that affects the scalp of hair : {{c1::Black Piedra}}
Published	11/11/2024	Superficial Mycoses that affects hairs in axilla, groin andbeard : {{c1::White Piedra}}
Published	11/11/2024	Laboratory findings to diagnose tinea nigra: {{c1::(+) Skin scrapings on wet mount with 10% КОН}}
Published	11/11/2024	Laboratory findings to diagnose Black Piedra: {{c1::(+)Asci with ascospores}}
Published	11/11/2024	Laboratory findings to diagnose White Piedra: {{c1::(-) Asci}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of tinea nigra: {{c1::Whitefield ointment}}{{c1::Azolecreams }}{{c1::Terbinafine}}
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of black piedra and white piedra: {{c1::Shaving }}{{c1::Antifungal shampoo}}
Published	11/11/2024	CUTANEOUS MYCOSES (DERMATOPHYTES)Caused by dermatophyte fungi {{c1::Microsporum}} {{c1::Epidermophyton}} {{c1::Trichophyton}}
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.2492:top=.3623:width=.1856:height=.0819:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.2402:top=.5813:width=.225:height=.2168…
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::TINEA}}: Means worm or moth Used descriptively because of {{c2::serpentine}} (snakelike) and {{c2::annular}} (ringlike) lesions
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.707:top=.212:width=.0877:height=.0906:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.707:top=.344:width=.0945:height=.0906:oi…
Published	11/11/2024	{{c1::image-occlusion:rect:left=.1614:top=.2199:width=.2137:height=.0768:oi=1}}{{c2::image-occlusion:rect:left=.167:top=.3597:width=.2103:height=.0768…
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnosis of Tinea : {{c1::Wet mount in 10% KOH }}
Published	11/11/2024	Causative agent of {{c1::Rose Gardener's Disease}}: {{c2::Sporothrix Schenckii}}
Published	11/11/2024	Rose Gardener's Diseases causes {{c1::pustule or ulcer with nodules}} along the {{c2::draining lymphatics}} by a thorn
Published	11/11/2024	Type of Infection by Sporotrichosis : {{c1::Lymphocutaneous}}
Published	11/11/2024	Diagnostic Culture of S. schenkii:{{c1::Cigar shaped yeast cells (at 37° C)::Describe the yeast form}}{{c2::Branching hyphae in a rosette or daisy lik…
Published	11/11/2024	Treatment of Sporotrichosis{{c1::Potassium iodide}} administered {{c2::orally in milk}}
Published	11/11/2024	SUBCUTANEOUS MYCOSES{{c1::Sporothrix Schenckii::S}}{{c1::Petriellidium Boydii::P}}{{c1::Chromoblastomycosis::C}}{{c1::Fonsecaea Pedrosoi::F}}{{c1::Phi…
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