Exploring the Co-occurrence of dermatophyte infection and ichthyosis: A report of 3 cases.

Autor: Magnaterra E; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy. Electronic address: elisabetta.magnaterra@unifi.it., Difonzo EM; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy., Magliulo M; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy., Berti SF; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy., Gola M; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy., Pisano L; Department of Health Sciences, Section Dermatology, University of Florence, Viale Michelangiolo 41, Florence 50122, Italy.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal de mycologie medicale [J Mycol Med] 2024 Sep; Vol. 34 (3), pp. 101498. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 07.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2024.101498
Abstrakt: Dermatophyte infections frequently pose diagnostic challenges, especially when occurring alongside ichthyosis, a genetic skin disorder characterized by dry, thickened, scaly skin. This case series outlines three cases where dermatophyte infections overlapped with ichthyosis, emphasizing the complexities in clinical identification and differential diagnosis. Atypical clinical presentations in these cases led to initial misdiagnoses. Ichthyosis, a genetic skin disorder characterized by thickened and scaly skin, creates an environment conducive to dermatophyte settlement, complicating the diagnostic process. The cases highlight the importance of considering fungal infections, even when clinical features deviate from the expected course. A vigilant diagnostic approach, including mycological examinations, is crucial for accurate identification and timely management.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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