Tanning: UV radiation from the sun, tanning beds, or sun lamps may cause skin cancer. While skin cancer has been associated with sunburn, moderate tanning may also produce the same effect. UV radiation can also have a damaging effect on the immune system and cause premature aging of the skin, giving it a wrinkled, leathery appearance.
Tinea Capitis and Tinea Barbae: Tinea capitis is a mycotic infection by dermatophyte fungi involving scalp hair follicles and adjacent skin. Tinea capitis is caused by select species in the genera Microsporum and Trichophyton. A variety of inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions, often with associated alopecia, may be present. There are three recognized patterns: ectothrix, endothrix, and favus. In ectothrix tinea capitis, hyphae fragment into arthroconidia (spores) outside the hair shaft. This eventually ends in cuticle destruction. There are inflammatory and non-inflammatory varieties of ectothrix tinea capitis. The non-inflammatory variety is often referred to as "gray patch," and the inflammatory variety, which may resemble bacterial furunculosis, is referred to as kerion. In endothrix tinea capitis, arthroconidia (spores) occur within the hair shaft and cuticle destruction does not occur. There are also non-inflammatory and inflammatory varieties of endothrix tinea capitis. The non-inflammatory type is often referred to as "black dot" because of hairs breaking close to the scalp, leaving a "black dot" appearance on scalp skin. Favus rarely occurs in the United States but is more common in other countries, particularly Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. This type is characterized by arthroconidia (spores), air spaces, and fragmented hyphae within the hair shaft. Tinea barbae is similar to tinea capitis, but affects the hairs and follicles of beard and mustache areas. It is often caused by zoophilic dermatophytes.It is more common in rural areas. Tinea capitis may be misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, trichotillomania, bacterial furunculosis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, telogen effluvium, and atopic or seborrheic dermatitis. In untreated cases, severe scarring with permanent hair loss may result. This has psychosocial ramifications and may affect the social adjustment and self-image of the child. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy are therefore critical in preventing scarring. In general, systemic antifungal therapy is necessary in both tinea capitis and tinea barbae. Once treated, recurrences are uncommon. However, an asymptomatic carrier state may occur in some patients. This may contribute to the increased prevalence of some infections. Therefore in some instances, it is justified to treat asymptomatic adults and adolescent children who are exposed to the infected child.
Tinea corporis: Fungus affecting the skin of the trunk and extremities, characterized by both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions.
Tinea cruris: Fungus infections affecting the proximal medial thighs and buttocks, characterized by inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions often with invasion of hair follicles; cutaneous candidiasis in this region can mimic dermatophytic infection, but is usually associated with scrotal lesions.
Tinea faciei: Fungus affecting the non-beard areas of the face, characterized by inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions.
Tinea pedis: Fungus affecting the plantar surface and interdigital spaces of the foot, characterized by both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions; the differential diagnosis includes infection by nondermatophyte fungi such as S. hyalinum and S. dimidiatum (H. toruloidea).
Tinea Versicolor: Tinea versicolor is a common skin condition due to overgrowth of a skin surface yeast. This overgrowth results in uneven skin color and scaling that can be unsightly and sometimes itch. The yeast normally lives in the pores of the skin and thrives in oily areas such as the neck, upper chest, and back.
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