Condition Lookup
Sub-Category:
Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Number of Conditions: 7
Ringworm
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
circular, red, scaly patches with central clearing; itching
Root Cause:
Superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton species).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical appearance, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of skin scrapings, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical antifungals for mild cases; systemic antifungals for extensive or scalp infections.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , terbinafine ). Oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin , terbinafine ) – for scalp or widespread infections.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, humid environments, close contact with infected individuals, sharing personal items.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with appropriate treatment; recurrence is possible without preventive measures.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary bacterial infections; Chronic or recurrent infections
Athlete’s Foot
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
itching and burning between toes; cracked, peeling skin
Root Cause:
Superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton species).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical appearance, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of skin scrapings, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical antifungals for mild cases; systemic antifungals for extensive or scalp infections.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , terbinafine ). Oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin , terbinafine ) – for scalp or widespread infections.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, humid environments, close contact with infected individuals, sharing personal items.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with appropriate treatment; recurrence is possible without preventive measures.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary bacterial infections; Chronic or recurrent infections
Jock Itch
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
itchy, red rash in the groin and inner thighs; scaly or flaky edges
Root Cause:
Superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton species).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical appearance, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of skin scrapings, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical antifungals for mild cases; systemic antifungals for extensive or scalp infections.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , terbinafine ). Oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin , terbinafine ) – for scalp or widespread infections.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, humid environments, close contact with infected individuals, sharing personal items.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with appropriate treatment; recurrence is possible without preventive measures.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary bacterial infections; Chronic or recurrent infections
Fungal Infection of the Scalp
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
scaly patches of hair loss; itching; swollen lymph nodes in severe cases
Root Cause:
Superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton species).
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical appearance, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation of skin scrapings, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical antifungals for mild cases; systemic antifungals for extensive or scalp infections.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , terbinafine ). Oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin , terbinafine ) – for scalp or widespread infections.
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, humid environments, close contact with infected individuals, sharing personal items.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with appropriate treatment; recurrence is possible without preventive measures.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Secondary bacterial infections; Chronic or recurrent infections
Candidiasis of Skin
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
red, moist patches with satellite pustules; itching and irritation; common in skin folds
Root Cause:
Overgrowth of Candida species, typically Candida albicans, in warm, moist environments or due to immunosuppression.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, KOH preparation, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical or systemic antifungals; address underlying risk factors.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , nystatin ). Oral antifungals (e.g., fluconazole ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, especially in individuals with diabetes, weakened immune systems, or recent antibiotic use.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, moist environments, diabetes, immunosuppression, recent antibiotic or corticosteroid use.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with treatment; chronic or recurrent infections may occur if risk factors persist.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Systemic candidiasis in immunocompromised patients; Pain or discomfort in affected areas; Recurrent infections
Candidiasis of Oral (Thrush)
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
white plaques on tongue and inner cheeks; soreness or burning sensation
Root Cause:
Overgrowth of Candida species, typically Candida albicans, in warm, moist environments or due to immunosuppression.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, KOH preparation, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical or systemic antifungals; address underlying risk factors.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , nystatin ). Oral antifungals (e.g., fluconazole ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, especially in individuals with diabetes, weakened immune systems, or recent antibiotic use.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, moist environments, diabetes, immunosuppression, recent antibiotic or corticosteroid use.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with treatment; chronic or recurrent infections may occur if risk factors persist.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Systemic candidiasis in immunocompromised patients; Pain or discomfort in affected areas; Recurrent infections
Candidiasis of Vagina
Specialty: Dermatology
Category: Skin Disorders
Sub-category: Infectious Skin Diseases - Fungal Infections
Symptoms:
thick, white discharge; itching and burning
Root Cause:
Overgrowth of Candida species, typically Candida albicans, in warm, moist environments or due to immunosuppression.
How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, KOH preparation, or fungal culture.
Treatment:
Topical or systemic antifungals; address underlying risk factors.
Medications:
Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole , nystatin ). Oral antifungals (e.g., fluconazole ).
Prevalence:
How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Common, especially in individuals with diabetes, weakened immune systems, or recent antibiotic use.
Risk Factors:
Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Warm, moist environments, diabetes, immunosuppression, recent antibiotic or corticosteroid use.
Prognosis:
The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with treatment; chronic or recurrent infections may occur if risk factors persist.
Complications:
Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Systemic candidiasis in immunocompromised patients; Pain or discomfort in affected areas; Recurrent infections