Talk:Dermatophytosis

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Delete or merge

This stub should be deleted or merged with ringworm.Caroldermoid (talk • contribs) 21:04, 15 November 2006 (UTC)

Undo incorrect information. Probably malicious

An IP address editor reclassified ringworm as a type of nematode. Very funny :) Undid change. ModestMouse2 (Talk) 14:39, 19 May 2010 (UTC)

Unsure on some content

I am not a pharmacist so cant make a real judgement, but I believe Terbinafine is the active ingredient in Lamasil so I am not sure why both are mentioned —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.86.195.116 (talk) 09:03, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

You are correct! Lamasil has been removed as being redundant. SBHarris 09:54, 11 November 2010 (UTC)

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Dermatophytosis&action=edit&section=3#

Ringworm

Ringworm should not redirect here, it should rather redirect to: Tinea_corporis which is the specific sub species people usually call ringworm. That article already has a link back to this article for general dermatophytosis.(Jpvosloo (talk) 20:04, 15 November 2010 (UTC))

Incorrect distinguishing links

Though the terms Roundworm and Pinworm are commonly used, they do not reflect the actual article titles. The articles are Nematode and Enterobius, respectively. Perhaps correct the link to eliminate the redirect and avoid confusion?

Zach the Wanderer (talk) 05:02, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

Edit request on 14 June 2012

"It has been estimated that currently up to twenty percent of the population may be infected by ringworm or one of the other dermatophytoses."

...I've seen numbers all over the place with this estimation. The following sentance has a reference, but it doesn't include this statistic. It would be nice to have a source for this 20% figure.

Bsenkarocks (talk) 12:32, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

Please note, only use the template for changes TO THE PAGE. We can't go around looking for sources Mdann52 (talk) 16:17, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

Well, duh, the obvious addition to the page would be to add a template at the appropriate spot, which I have now done. SBHarris 17:26, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

Separate page for cattle disease ?

Could be linked to German and Walloon Wiki's. + Media page on "Commons"

--Lucyin (talk) 11:40, 9 January 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 23 October 2013

Hi,

I've recently contracted a pronounced case of ringworm (confirmed via my PCP) and thought the photo would be of use as an example of ringworm on this article. You can view the photo here: http://i.imgur.com/9oypMgw.jpg and it's yours to use should you chose to do so.

Thanks. Themandober (talk) 03:13, 23 October 2013 (UTC)

When your account becomes autoconfirmed (in a few days, after a few edits), you're welcome to upload any image of your own that you're willing to share under Wikipedia's licensing terms. See Wikipedia:Uploading images for information on how to do this. Hope you're all better soon. Rivertorch (talk) 05:34, 23 October 2013 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 December 2013

Would like to add a reliable source for Ringworm information. Describing Ringworm symptoms in humans and animals. Ringworm.info is a high ranked established website that more then 450,000 people already visit.

Determologywriter (talk) 18:21, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Ringworm.inc appears to be a site to promote Phytozine, a commercial product. Promotional sites are not appropriate for Wikipedia. Arjayay (talk) 20:04, 25 December 2013 (UTC)

Merger proposal

The Tinea root page is badly formatted, uncited, and should just redirect to here. (Indeed most of the tinea pages seem to contain nearly identical information and could probably be merged into here without significant confusion.) Mid (talk) 20:38, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

I would disagree. There are types of Tinea that are not Dermatophytosis such as Tinea versicolor. Its a distinct subject. Zell Faze (talk) 14:39, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 July 2014

Traditional cheap remedies is by using bleach like Clorox, by applying diluted bleach: water (1:1) to infected skin. Bleach has abilities to kill virus. It said to feels a litle bit burning sensation, but seems show some success within 2 days.[22]

This is anecdotal evidence from a questionable source. There is no empirical data backing this claim. Furthermore, content is extremely poorly written and should be removed in its entirety.

Mcmcxi (talk) 11:35, 15 July 2014 (UTC)

Done Jackmcbarn (talk) 03:41, 17 July 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 June 2018

 Done L293D (☎ • ✎) 18:48, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Vaccination

No approved human vaccine exist against dermatophytosis. With cattle, systemic vaccination has achieved effective control of ringworm. Since 1979 a Russian live vaccine (LFT 130) and later on a Czechoslovakian live vaccine against bovine ringworm has been used. In Scandinavian countries vaccination programmes against ringworm are used as a preventive measure to improve the hide quality. In Russia, fur-bearing animals (silver fox, foxes, polar foxes) and rabbits have also been treated with vaccines. 46.189.28.77 (talk) 18:06, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 14 November 2020

I am requesting that one of your references links be updated. That link #13 Ringworm In Your Dog Cat Or Other Pet: now links to https://www.2ndchance.info/ringworm.htm and because I have taken down that site and converted to WordPress format the link should be: https://vetspace.2ndchance.info/all-of-dr-hines-dog-health-articles/ringworm-in-your-dog-cat-and-other-pets/

Otherwise, you just get a 301 re-rout to my table of contents page on dog health. The Wayback machine has an un-updated version of mine.

Thank you and best wishes, Ronald Hines yourpetsfriendgmail.com Ronaldhines (talk) 17:04, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

 Note: Hi @Ronaldhines: are these websites yours? If so, please make sure you've read WP:SELFCITE. Also, you may wish to read Wikipedia:Emailing users. Seagull123 Φ 17:34, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

 Done: @Ronaldhines, I apologise for my short answer earlier, and I've just updated the reference like you asked. Please do read my reply to you on my talk page and on yours. Thanks. Seagull123 Φ 21:50, 14 November 2020 (UTC)

Plan for Epidemiology section of Dermatophytosis Article

Epidemiology: Worldwide, superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes are estimated to infect around 20-25% of the population and it is thought that dermatophytes infect 10-15% of the population during their lifetime[1][2]. The highest incidence of superficial mycoses result from dermatophytoses which are most prevalent in tropical regions[1][3]. Onychomycosis, a common infection caused by dermatophytes, is found with varying prevalence rates in many countries[4].Tinea pedis + onychomycosis, Tinea corporis, Tinea capitis are the most common dermatophytosis found in humans across the world[4]. Tinea capitis has a greater prevalence in children[1]. The increasing prevalence of dermatophytes resulting in Tinea capitis has been causing epidemics throughout Europe and America[4]. In pets, cats are the most affected by dermatophytosis[5]. Pets are susceptible to dermatophytoses caused by Microsporum canis, M. gypseum, and Trichophyton[5]. For dermatophytosis in animals, risk factors depend on age, species, breed, underlying conditions, stress, grooming, and injuries[5].

Africa Numerous studies have found Tinea capitis to be the most prevalent dermatophyte to infect children across the continent of Africa[2]. Dermatophytosis has been found to be most prevalent in children ages 4 to 11, infecting more males than females. Low socioeconomic status was found to be a risk factor for Tinea capitis[2].Throughout Africa, dermatophytoses are common in hot- humid climates and with areas of overpopulation[2].

India Chronicity is a common outcome for dermatophytosis in India[3]. The prevalence of dermatophytosis in India is between 36.6-78.4% depending on the area, clinical subtype, and dermatophyte isolate[3]. Individuals ages 21-40 years are most commonly affected[3].

Brazil A 2002 study looking at 445 samples of dermatophytes in patients in Goiânia Brazil found the most prevalent type to be Trichophyton rubrum (49.4%), followed by Trichophyton mentagrophytes (30.8%) and Microsporum canis (12.6%)[6].

Iran A 2013 study looking at 5,175 samples of Tinea in patients in Tehran Iran found the most prevalent type to be Tinea pedis (43.4%), followd by Tinea unguium. (21.3%), and tinea cruris (20.7%)[7].

References:

Pires, C. A. A., Cruz, N. F. S. da, Lobato, A. M., Sousa, P. O. de, Carneiro, F. R. O., & Mendes, A. M. D. (2014). Clinical, epidemiological, and therapeutic profile of dermatophytosis. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatología, 89(2), 259–264. https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142569
Oumar Coulibaly, Coralie L’Ollivier, Renaud Piarroux, Stéphane Ranque, Epidemiology of human dermatophytoses in Africa, Medical Mycology, Volume 56, Issue 2, February 2018, Pages 145–161,
Rajagopalan, M., Inamadar, A., Mittal, A., Miskeen, A. K., Srinivas, C. R., Sardana, K., Godse, K., Patel, K., Rengasamy, M., Rudramurthy, S., & Dogra, S. (2018). Expert Consensus on The Management of Dermatophytosis in India (ECTODERM India). BMC dermatology, 18(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12895-018-0073-1
Hayette, M.-P., & Sacheli, R. (2015). Dermatophytosis, Trends in Epidemiology and Diagnostic Approach. Current Fungal Infection Reports, 9(3), 164–179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12281-015-0231-4
Gordon, E., Idle, A., & DeTar, L. (2020). Descriptive epidemiology of companion animal dermatophytosis in a Canadian Pacific Northwest animal shelter system. The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, 61(7), 763–770.
Costa, M., Passos, X. S., Hasimoto e Souza, L. K., Miranda, A. T. B., Lemos, J. de A., Oliveira, J., & Silva, M. do R. R. (2002). Epidemiology and etiology of dermatophytosis in Goiânia, GO, Brazil. Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 35(1), 19–.
Rezaei-Matehkolaei, A., Makimura, K., de Hoog, S., Shidfar, M. R., Zaini, F., Eshraghian, M., Naghan, P. A., & Mirhendi, H. (2013). Molecular epidemiology of dermatophytosis in Tehran, Iran, a clinical and microbial survey. Medical Mycology (Oxford), 51(2), 203–207. https://doi.org/10.3109/13693786.2012.686124Blugold763 (talk) 23:08, 5 November 2021 (UTC)

Grammar

The article suggests that a fungus, not [the plural] fungi, can have 40 types of itself and also different species of itself.41.115.36.213 (talk) 18:23, 9 February 2022 (UTC)

Fungal

Which Cream I use for fungal infections. 2.49.85.215 (talk) 18:17, 11 April 2023 (UTC)

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Edit request - epidemiology

The first sentence of the epidemiology section contains conflicting/incompletely described statistics - if 20-25% of the global population are estimated to be infected at any one time, the percentage of people infected at some point during their lives should be at least equal to or greater than than this, not lower (currently stated as 10-15% lifetime risk). 159.117.1.13 (talk) 00:35, 31 October 2024 (UTC)