Dermatomycosis is one of the most frequent dermal lesions in which, except the skin, affects also dermal appendices – hair and nails. Different types of dermatophytes /fungal types/ are the agents, which define the clinical symptoms, treatment and prophylactics.
Diagnosis of lesions is carried out by microscopic examination by special methods where folded and scattered mycelium fungi are seen. Clinical symptoms – mycosis of smooth skin is represented by single or multiple sots with light or more manifested desquamation. It can be accompanied by itching. Their friability and thickening is specific at affection of skin and nails.
Typical changes in dermatomycosis allow exact diagnosis if qualified assistance by physician-dermatologist is sought in time.more...

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