Generating evidences on rational management of dermatophytic infections

Authors

  • Safi Abbas Rizvi Department of Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine, Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Rizvi’s Multispecilaity Clinic, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2025-8717
  • Som Lakhani Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, PIMSR, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20204576

Keywords:

Dermatophytophytic infection, Corticosteroids, Therapeutic combinations, Antifungal agents

Abstract

Superficial fungal infections are globally responsible for 25% of the skin mycoses cases. Dermatophytosis is a type of superficial fungal infection of skin, a significant cause of morbidity in the world. This pilot study includes most recent literatures with highest ratings and published work which has been submitted in last fifteen years. The literature review is completely oriented in reviewing evidence which includes the type of dermatophytic infection, diagnostic tools, therapeutic and non-therapeutic management of dermatophytic infection having highest level of evidences. Clinical diagnosis of dermatophytic infection and laboratory-based tests are vital in management of dermatophytic infections, considering conventional methods and incorporation of advanced techniques like preparation of skin specimens for microscopic examination by 10% to 20% mount microscopy, polymerase chain reaction, fungal culture, and spectroscopy. Over-use of corticosteroid is strictly discouraged as they carry multiple cutaneous adverse effects. A vast gap is evident in the management of dermatophytic infection with available reviews. Steroid abuse, in dermatophytic infection has led to many adverse effects and chronic skin conditions. Prevention and cure needs support of awareness about the disease and its severity.

Author Biography

Safi Abbas Rizvi, Department of Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine, Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Rizvi’s Multispecilaity Clinic, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC MEDICINE CONSULTANT DERMATOLOIST.

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2020-10-22

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