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The document provides a comprehensive overview of cutaneous fungal infections, specifically focusing on dermatophytosis (ringworm) and its various forms caused by dermatophytes. It details the etiological agents, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment options for different types of ringworm infections affecting the skin, hair, and nails. The document categorizes dermatophytes into geophilic, zoophilic, and anthropophilic species and discusses their transmission sources, symptoms, and treatment protocols for conditions like tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea corporis (body ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea unguium (nail infection), and tinea capitis (scalp infection). Additionally, it highlights the importance of proper diagnosis to ensure effective treatment.

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What are cutaneous fungal infections?

Cutaneous fungal infections are superficial infections typically involving the skin, hair, and nails. 1. Most commonly, these fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes, but they can also be caused by nondermatophyte fungi and yeast (Candida species).

What can be mistaken for fungus?

The overgrowth of fungus causes small, round patches of skin to get either lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. Its more common for your skin to get lighter. The spots can appear white, pink, red, brown, light tan or yellow. On darker skin, tinea versicolor appears white or light tan.

Can fungal infection cause swollen ankles?

Infections such as cellulitis or fungal conditions like athletes foot can cause inflammation and swelling.

What does a skin fungal infection look like?

A fungal rash is often red and itches or burns. You may have red, swollen bumps like pimples or scaly, flaky patches.

What is a cutaneous infection?

Cutaneous mycoses are a group of superficial fungal infections affecting the skin and its appendages, including the hair and nails. The term mycoses generally refer to infections caused by fungi, also known as mycetes, while cutaneous refers to the involvement of the skin.

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