This page provides a comprehensive overview of various dermatologic conditions, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, nursing care, and medical tr...This page provides a comprehensive overview of various dermatologic conditions, focusing on their pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, nursing care, and medical treatments. Topics include common conditions like contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, pruritus, acne, bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections, as well as benign and malignant tumors.
Mycoses can be cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic. Common cutaneous mycoses include tineas caused by dermatophytes of the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Tinea corporis is call...Mycoses can be cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic. Common cutaneous mycoses include tineas caused by dermatophytes of the genera Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Tinea corporis is called ringworm. Tineas on other parts of the body have names associated with the affected body part. Aspergillosis is a fungal disease caused by molds of the genus Aspergillus. Primary cutaneous aspergillosis enters through a break in the skin, such as the site of an injury or a surgical wound.
