Dermatophytosis is fungal infection on the skin or nails, causing symptoms such as redness, itching or peeling skin or nail detachment, for example, which varies with the affected body region and fungus type.
Fungi that cause dermatopitosis, known as dermatophytes, can be transmitted through contact with contaminated animals, people, objects or soil, reaching locations in the body where there is greater concentration of this protein, such as skin, hair, hair and nails.
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The treatment of dermatophytosis, also known as superficial mycosis, is done by the dermatologist and varies according to its type, and the use of antifungal remedies can be indicated, as well as skin and/or nail care.
Dermatofitose symptoms
The main symptoms of dermatopitosis are:
- Redness, itching or peeling of the skin;
- Rounded, red or whitish spots or signs on the skin;
- Nail detachment;
- Yellow, gray or whitish nail;
- Hair loss or with broken strands;
- Yellow crusts or dandruff on the scalp.
Symptoms of dermatopitosis vary according to the type of ringworm and dermatophyte, and should always be evaluated by the dermatologist, to indicate the most appropriate treatment.
How to confirm the diagnosis
The diagnosis of dermatopitosis is made dermatologist through the evaluation of symptoms, health history and physical examination observing the characteristics of lesions on the skin or nails.
Make an appointment with the dermatologist in the region closest to you:
In addition, the doctor can examine the Wood lamp, because according to the fluorescence pattern observed, it is possible to identify the type of dermatopitosis. See how the Wood lamp is examined.
To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor can scrap the lesion on the skin or nail, to analyze the microscope and identify the type of fungus and thus indicate the most appropriate treatment.
Possible causes
The main causes of dermatopitosis are:
- Step on the wet floor of changing rooms and pool areas;
- Do not wipe your foot correctly;
- Spend a lot of time of socks or muffled shoes;
- Direct contact with the hair or skin of an infected person;
- Frequent contact with soap and water;
- Share personal effects such as hair brushes, combs, towels, hats, socks, shoes or pillowcases.
In addition, dermatophytosis are more common in people who have untt controlled diabetes, weakened immune system, poor blood circulation or use prolonged time antibiotics, for example.
Dermatophytosis is caused by fungal infections, called dermatophytes, especially of species Epidermophyton, Microsporum e Trichophyton Reaching places of the body where there is a higher concentration of keratin, such as skin, hair, hair and nails.
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How the transmission happens
The transmission of dermatopitosis happens through contact with contaminated animals, people or objects, contact with the soil where there is fungal growth and through the inhalation of keratin fragments containing the fungus that are suspended in the air.
Main types of dermatopitosis
Depending on the affected place, type of fungus and symptoms presented, dermatophytosis can be divided into different types:
1. Tinea foot
Tinea Pedis is a type of dermatopitosis that affects the feet and can be caused by fungi Thichophyton rubrum e Trichophyton mentagophytes interdigitale.
This ringworm, popularly known as a chilblain or athlete’s foot, is more common to happen in sports practitioners who often wear closed shoes with socks and who frequent public places, such as bathrooms and swimming pools, as fungi develops more easily in this type of environment.
The main indicative symptom of Tinea Pedis is the itching between the toes, peeling and whitishing of the place, as well as bad smell. Learn about identifying all symptoms of chilblains.
2. Tinea capital
Tinea Capitis is a type of dermatopitosis that affects the scalp and can be caused by fungi Trichophyton Tonsurans, Microsporum Audouinii or Trichophyton schoenleinii.
The infection by Trichophyton tonsurans or Microsporum audouinii Usually causes symptoms such as the appearance of regions of the scalp without hair.
Already the infection by Trichophyton schoenleinii It is characterized by the formation of large scalp whitish plaques, similar to crusts.
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3. Tinea Cruris
Tinea cruris is the type of dermatophytosis that appears in the groin region, inside of the thighs and buttocks, being mainly caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum.
Normally, this type of dermatopitosis affects regions where there are no hair and that are covered and stuffy for a long time during the day.
The main symptoms of this type of dermatopitosis are intense itching in the region, local redness and irritation.
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4. Tinea body
Tinea corporis is one of the most common dermatophythosis and affects the most superficial region of the skin, being usually caused by fungi of the type Trichophyton Red, Microsporum dog, Trichophyton verrucosum ou Microsporum gypseum.
The symptoms of corporis tinea vary according to the fungus, but the most characteristic signs include the emergence of red contour spots on the skin, with or without relief, itching in the region, and there may or may not be peeling.
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5. Tinea beard
The tinea barbae is a rare type of dermatopitosis that affects the beard in men, being caused mainly by fungi like Trichophyton verrucosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes e Trichophyton rubrum.
This type of dermatophytosis can cause symptoms such as itching, jammed red plaques, red balls on the skin or around the hair, and dull, brittle and is easily torn, for example.
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6. Onycomicose
Onychomycosis is dermatopitosis that appreciates nails, also known as nail ring, and is usually caused by the fungus Trichophyton rubrum.
The most common symptoms of onychomycosis are alteration in the color, shape and thickness of affected nails, and nail detachment.
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How treatment is done
Dermatophytosis treatment should be done with dermatologist orientation and usually includes the use of antifungal remedies to eliminate the fungus causing infection on the skin or nails.
The main drugs for dermatopitosis are:
- Antifungal creams, ointments or lotionssuch as ketoconazole, mycone or nystatin;
- Antifungal tabletslike terbinafine or itraconazole;
- Antifungal shampoossuch as ketoconazole or cycloopirox olamina;
- DRUG Nail polishas amorolfine or cycloopirox olamin.
Usually, use of oral antifungals in pills is made for more extensive lesions or in the case of ringworm or scalp, for example. See the main types of antifungals.
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The type of antifungal, as well as treatment time, should always be indicated by the dermatologist according to the type of dermatophytosis and fungus causing the infection.
Homemade Treatment Options
Some plants may assist in the treatment of dermatopitosis and relieve itching because they contain antifungal and healing properties.
Plants that can be used to prepare home remedies for skin ringworm are sage, wahoo, aloe and melaleuca, for example. See how to prepare these home remedies.
It is important to note that plants can be used to complement the treatment of dermatopitosis and do not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor.
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Self -care for dermatofitose
During treatment, some self -care for dermatopitosis are important, such as:
- Use the medicine indicated by the doctor correctly;
- Do not interrupt your own treatment and without medical advice, even if symptoms improve rapidly;
- Keep the region affected always clean and dry;
- Do not share personal hygiene objects;
- Wash hands immediately with soap and water after touching the region with dermatopitosis;
- Changing clothes, socks, shoes and underwear daily.
In addition, you should avoid walking barefoot in changing rooms, pool edge, sauna or gyms, bathing and drying your skin and fingers well after exercise.
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