Tinea nigra is an asymptomatic superficial fungal infection caused by Phaeoannelomyces werneckii, generally affecting the skin of the palms and characterized by deeply pigmented macular non-scaly patches. These lesions are quite characteristic. However, they can be misdiagnosed as a malignant
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Bacteria and fungi are located in the stratum corneum and the hair follicles. Therefore, the development and assessment of efficient drugs requires standard in vivo investigation methods permitting a differentiation between intercellular and follicular penetration and storage of topically applied
Tinea cruris treated with a combined topical therapy containing isoconazole and a corticosteroid.
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Tinea corporis of the shin and chest successfully treated with a topical antifungal and corticosteroid cream.
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Successful treatment of tinea pedis with a topical agent containing isoconazole nitrate and diflucortolone valerate.