Superficial fungal infections of the skin / Archana Singal, Chander Grover.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Singal, Archana, author.

Grover, Chander, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skin--Diseases.

Skin.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi ; London ; Panama : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, [2019]

Summary:

The aim of this book is to focus on the superficial fungal infections of the skin. Superficial fungal infections or mycoses are common treatable conditions seen in everyday clinical practice, although they can present differently in immunosuppressed patients. Infections continue to contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in the developing world. This book comprised of two sections which include normal flora and superficial fungal infections, which are further divided into 11 chapters. This book has concise information about the atypical presentation in different age groups, latest diagnostic techniques including office based procedures like dermatoscopy. A large number of clinical pictures maintain the interest in the subject and lucidity. This book promises to be an anthology of superficial fungal infections and their management from a dermatological perspective.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright Page

Preface

Acknowledgment

Contents

Section-1: Normal Flora

Chapter-1: Normal Flora of Skin

Chapter-2: Normal Oral Flora

Chapter-3: Factors Affecting the Skin Flora

Chapter-4: Skin Flora in Disease

Section-2: Superficial Fungal Infections

Chapter-5: Introduction and Laboratory Diagnosis

Chapter-6: Dermatophytosis

Chapter-7: Nondermatophytic Mold Infections

Chapter-8: Candidiasis or Candidosis

Chapter-9: Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor)

Chapter-10: Tinea Nigra Palmaris

Chapter-11: Piedra or Trichomycosis Nodularis

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

93-90595-19-3

OCLC:

1244617838