INFESTATIONS AND FUNGAL DISEASES
What’s new in the treatment and diagnosis of dermatophytosis?
Sep
2014
Vol. 33. No. 3
Superficial fungal infections of the skin and nails are
common in humans and can cause patients substantial
discomfort. Additionally, patients may find the physical
appearance of these infections to be distressing. Although
the infectious fungi have evolved to parasitize humans,
the ability to treat and diagnose fungal infections has
been slower to progress. Nevertheless, there are promising
new advancements in the treatment and diagnosis
of dermatophyte infection. New topical and light-based
treatments for dermatophytoses are available, and the first
meta-analysis of topical antifungal treatments has been
performed. Diagnostic improvements are forthcoming for
dermatophytoses with the advent of molecular techniques
for rapid identification and speciation of dermatophytes.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 33:136-139 © 2014 Frontline Medical
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