Dermatológia pre prax 4/2010

Dermatomycoses – topical problem

Dermatomycoses belong to the commonest skin diseases together with eczema and leg ulcers. They are widespread in the population, therefore requiring appropriate preventive measures. Being more or less infectious, they have also epidemiological significance. Some of them are very refractory and they can be a marker of serious disturbances of the general health of the affected patient (diabetes mellitus, immune system disorders etc.)

Keywords: dermatomycoses, yeasts, dermatophytes