A Clinico-Mycological and Histopathological Study of Recurrent Dermatophytosis.

Background: A few recent studies have shown fungal elements within the hair follicle epithelium, which may act as a reservoir and responsible for recurrent dermatophytosis.

Objectives: To assess the clinical patterns, mycological profile, and histopathology of recurrent dermatophytosis and to determine the prevalence of fungal hyphae in the hair follicle epithelium and other appendages.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty clinically diagnosed cases of recurrent dermatophytic infection were included.

A Clinico-mycological, Antifungal Drug Sensitivity and Therapeutic Study of Extensive Dermatophytosis in Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Background: In India, an increased prevalence of chronic, recurrent, and recalcitrant dermatophytosis is being observed. The present study assesses the clinico-mycological profile, antifungal drug sensitivity and therapeutic efficacy of various systemic antifungal drug regimens, in extensive dermatophytosis patients of coastal Andhra Pradesh.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and fifty clinically diagnosed cases of extensive dermatophytosis affecting more than one body region were enrolled.