DERMATOPHYTOSIS
Essentials of Diagnosis
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It is fungal infection of the feet and hands.
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Disease starts on the sides of the toes and webs
as inter digital maceration and scaling.
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May be erythema, vesiculation and soreness
followed by fissuring.
Treatment
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3% Salicylic acid in alcohol at bed time and 10%
Boric acid foot powder in the morning.
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1% Gentian violet in water may be applied.
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Miconazole or Clotrimazole 2% local application.
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Griseofulvin 1 qid for 21 days or Ketoconazole
200400 mg daily.
