Tinea barbae is a rare dermatophtytosis localized on the bearded areas of the face and neck. This fungal infection is caused by both zoophilic and antropophilic dermatophytes. Pathogenic dermatophytes can be found worldwide, but are most common in tropical climates. Tinea barbea can mimic many other skin disorders and be easy misdiagnosed. Due to diagnostic problems basic mycological examinatio...

Luliconazole is an imidazole antifungal agent with a unique structure, as the imidazole moiety is incorporated into the ketene dithioacetate structure. Luliconazole is the R-enantiomer, and has more potent antifungal activity than lanoconazole, which is a racemic mixture. In this review, we summarize the in vitro data, animal studies, and clinical trial data relating to the use of topical lulic...

BACKGROUND Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome associated with dermatophytoses (tinea-IRIS) may cause considerable morbidity. Yet, it has been scarcely reported and is rarely considered in the differential diagnosis of HIV associated cutaneous lesions in Africa. If identified, it responds well to antifungals combined with steroids. We present two cases of suspected tinea-immune reconsti...

Introduction: Tinea faciei, also known as tinea faciale or facial ringworm, is a common infection of the skin on face caused by fungus. In general, infections are quite common, but ringworm happen mostly in teens and young adults anyone with an immunosuppressive disease. Management involves use topical antifungals limited diseases, oral therapy usually reserved for more extensive cases. These a...

We hereby report the first case of a tinea faciae infection due to Trichophyton soudanense in a 20-year-old female from Buenos Aires city, Argentina. This case illustrates the need to be aware of unusual agents and the importance of a proper mycological diagnosis.

Background: Tinea pedis is probably the most common form of dermatophytosis in developed countries and it is one of the public health problems in the most societies. Moreover, wearing shoes, sweating and maceration are its predisposing factors. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and determination of type of tinea pedis in the personnel of Hamedan Sina Hospital. Patients and Methods: In...