Publications by authors named "Samantha Franco Gonzalez"
folliculitis (MF) is a fungal infection that often presents with pruritic follicular papules and pustules, primarily affecting the upper body. Due to its clinical similarity to bacterial folliculitis, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment are common. In this report, we present the case of a 16-year-old male who developed persistent pruritic papules on his upper back and chest, initially misdiagnosed as bacterial folliculitis.
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- Erythrasma is a chronic bacterial skin infection caused by a gram-positive bacillus that typically lives on the skin and often affects areas where skin rubs together.
- A case study described a 43-year-old woman with existing health issues who showed symptoms of erythema with red fluorescence under a Wood's lamp, helping in the diagnosis after ruling out other skin conditions.
- Treatment with topical clindamycin completely cured her, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and effective management of erythrasma, particularly given its association with other health problems.
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- Eczema herpeticum (EH) is a serious viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that affects individuals with fragile skin, particularly those with atopic dermatitis (AD), leading to severe skin lesions and possible systemic issues.
- A case report describes an EH diagnosis in a five-year-old girl with AD, characterized by fever and painful skin lesions, ultimately confirmed through positive IgM anti-HSV-1 serology despite initial lack of confirmatory tests.
- The girl was treated with intravenous aciclovir and showed significant improvement in just 48 hours, emphasizing the need for quick diagnosis and treatment, as well as further research on the link between structural protein changes and immune dysfunction in EH.
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- Facial melanoses (FM) and dermal melanocytoses (DM) pose significant diagnostic and treatment challenges, exemplified by a case that doesn't fit established classifications.
- The case initially mimicked Ota nevus but was eventually identified as acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (ABNOM), which is often underdiagnosed, especially in Asian populations and children.
- Correct classification is crucial for accurate epidemiology and treatment options since responses to laser therapy and melanoma risks differ between Ota nevus and ABNOM, highlighting the need for further research into their shared genetic mutations.
Tinea capitis is a common fungal infection of the scalp, primarily affecting children, and caused by fungi like and . Its pathogenesis is influenced by both host-specific and environmental factors, resulting in various clinical presentations including hair loss and scaling of the scalp. We present the case of an eight-year-old male with tinea capitis, characterized by itching and hair loss in the occipital area.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSporotrichosis is a subcutaneous fungal infection caused by thermally dimorphic fungi from the genus, primarily prevalent in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Mexico's Jalisco state is an endemic hotspot with a remarkable prevalence rate of 54.4%.
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