Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)
Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)Read More Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor) Topics / Dermatology / Fungal Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is an article that describes the basic concepts of Tinea versicolor. Basics This is a superficial cutaneous infection caused by a fungus. The majority is caused by Malassezia globosa, with […]
Tinea Capitis
Tinea Capitis Read More Tinea Capitis Topics / Dermatology / Fungal Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is an article that describes the basic concepts of Tinea capitis. Basics This is a superficial cutaneous infection caused by a fungus known as a dermatophyte. The other name used to describe a […]
Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)
Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot)Read More Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) Topics / Dermatology / Fungal Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is an article that describes the basic concepts of Tinea pedis. Basics This is a superficial cutaneous infection caused by a fungus known as a dermatophyte. The other name used […]
Tinea Corporis
Tinea CorporisRead More Tinea Corporis Topics / Dermatology / Fungal Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a brief article on Tinea corporis, describing the route of transmission, risk factors, description of the rash, and the management. Basics This is a superficial cutaneous infection caused by a fungus known as […]
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous CandidiasisRead More Cutaneous Candidiasis Topics / Dermatology / Fungal Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is an article that discusses the management of cutaneous candidiasis. Basics This is a superficial skin infection caused by Candida albicans. The infection commonly affects certain areas of the body: under the breasts, intergluteal […]
Cellulitis
CellulitisRead More Cellulitis Topics / Dermatology / Bacterial Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a brief article sharing some important information on cellulitis. Basics This is a superficial skin infection caused by bacteria. It may present as an acute or chronic infection. The infection is caused by streptococci and […]
Acne Vulgaris
Acne VulgarisRead More Acne Vulgaris Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of acne vulgaris. Basics Acne is an inflammatory condition of the skin. This is the most common skin conditions a health care professional will encounter. Acne usually begins to occur in females around the age of 14-16 […]
Nappy Rash
Nappy RashRead More Nappy Rash Topics / Dermatology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of nappy rash, a form of irritant contact dermatitis that affects many children due to exposure to irritants. Easily treated with improved hygiene, castor oil and zinc ointement. Basics A nappy rash is a […]
Impetigo
ImpetigoRead More Impetigo Topics / Dermatology / Bacterial Infections Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This article discusses the basics of impetigo, the etiological agent, its classification, management, and complications. Basics Impetigo is a common superficial skin infection that is caused be either Staphylococcus aureus or group A B-hemolytic streptococci. Commonly present […]
Mind The Gap – Black & Brown Skin
Mind The Gap – Black & Brown SkinRead More Mind The Gap – Black & Brown Skin Topics / Dermatology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary Introduction Mind The Gap is a very interesting student-staff partnership project. It includes a clinical handbook that displays and describes several dermatological […]