Fungal Skin Infections — Flashcards

Tinea _____ are gray to black non-inflammatory, non-scaling, well-demarcated macular lesions usually on the palm

_____ is used for its keratolytic action in fungal infection.

Which fungal hair infection is characterized by the presence of soft, white, or light brown transparent nodules that are easily detached from the hair?_____

Most common form of tinea unguium is _____ onychomycosis (DLSO)

In which form of candidiasis are satellite lesions classically seen?_____

_____ reaction is a non infective pruritic, tender eruptions representing an allergic response to a distant focus of dermatophyte infection

_____ is a severe inflammatory type of tinea capitis which presents with an inflammatory mass with thick crusting and matting of hair

Under Wood's lamp examination, lesions of P. versicolor show a _____ fluorescence

Tinea unguium or onychomycosis is defined as the infection of the nail _____ by fungus.

Are dermatophytid (id) reactions responsive to steroids?