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Ichthyosis associated with widespread tinea corporis: report of three cases.

Authors :
Freitas CF
Mulinari-Brenner F
Fontana HR
Gentili AC
Hammerschmidt M
Source :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia [An Bras Dermatol] 2013 Jul-Aug; Vol. 88 (4), pp. 627-30.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Ichthyoses are a common group of keratinization disorders. A non-inflammatory generalized persistent skin desquamation is observed. It is characterized by increased cell turnover, thickening of the stratum corneum and functional changes of sebaceous and sweat glands. All of these favor fungal proliferation. Dermatophytes may infect skin, hair and nails causing ringworm or tinea. They have the ability to obtain nutrients from keratinized material. One of its most prevalent genera is Trichophyton rubrum. Although tineas and ichthyoses are quite common, the association of the two entities is rarely reported in the literature. Three cases of ichthyosis associated with widespread infection by T. rubrum are presented. Resistance to several antifungal treatments was responsible for worsening of ichthyosis signs and symptoms.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1806-4841
Volume :
88
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24068140
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20131854