Background There has been an alarming increase in the prevalence of chronic, recurrent
and steroid modified dermatophytosis of the glabrous skin in the recent years in India. There …

Background: Superficial tinea infections are some of the most common dermatological
conditions in children. Recently, few studies done showed abrupt increase in dermatophytic …

Background: The incidence of fungal infections is increasing at an alarming rate, presenting
an enormous challenge to healthcare professionals. Apart from the resistance of the …

Background: The prevalence of superficial dermatophytosis has ascended in India over the
past 6–7 years. Chronic, recurrent, and steroid-modified tinea with nonresponse to the …

Dermatofitosis adalah penyakit yang disebabkan oleh kolonisasi jamur dermatofita yang
dapat menyerang jaringan yang mengandung keratin seperti stratum korneum pada kulit …

Methods: This was an observational study including children≤ 16 years of age, clinically
diagnosed with tinea. Clinical and lifestyle data regarding site, affected surface area …

Background: Tinea capitis (TC) is the most common cause of hair loss in pediatric patients
leading to varied manifestations. Essentially, TC is a superficial infection which affects hair …

In the recent years, use of TCS creams, either alone or in combination with antifungal and
antibacterial components, procured over the counter or as per prescription, in children has …

Background: Uncontrolled use and abuse of topical steroids has led to increase in number
of cases of superficial dermatophytosis of skin, hair and nail in pediatric age group as well …

Objective: Superficial dermatophyte infections are classified according to the anatomical
location and are named tinea. The factors of dermatophyte infections may vary depending …