Superficial Fungal Infections of the Skin

Archana Singal MD FAMSDirector Professor and Head, Department of Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaChander Grover MD DNB MNAMSDirector Professor, Department of Dermatology and STD, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India

• SECTION 1: NORMAL FLORA1. Normal Flora of Skin2. Normal Oral Flora3. Factors Affecting the Skin Flora4. Skin Flora in DiseaseSECTION 2: DERMATOPHYTOSIS5. Epidemiology and Etiology of Dermatophytosis in India6. Pathogenesis of Dermatophytosis7. Dermatophytosis of Skin8. Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis9. Tinea Capitis10. OnychomycosisSECTION 3: DIAGNOSIS OF DERMATOPHYTOSIS11. Dermatoscopy (Skin, Hair, and Nail) and Bedside Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis12. Laboratory DiagnosisSECTION 4: TREATMENT OF DERMATOPHYTOSIS13. General Measures14. Topical Therapy15. Systemic Treatment 16. Systemic Treatment in Special PopulationsSECTION 5: OTHER SUPERFICIAL FUNGAL INFECTIONS17. Candidiasis or Candidosis18. Pityriasis Versicolor19. Tinea Nigra Palmaris20. Piedra or Trichomycosis NodularisBibliography