Tinea capitis is a dermatophyte infection that occurs mainly in childhood; there are few reports, in Brazil, in adolescents and adults. The detection of asymptomatic carriers is of great importance in ...

Dermatophytes are a group of closely related keratinophilic fungi that infect keratinized tissues such as hair, nails and skin. The disease caused by dermatophytes is known as dermatophytosis which ...

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To prevent chafing, wear clean, dry clothing and avoid coarse fabrics. Jock itch can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal creams or powders. Contact dermatitis, which causes itching and redness ...