Superficial fungal infections

Errors to avoid in diagnosis and treatment

Robert T. Brodell Dr Brodell is professor of internal medicine, clinical professor of dermatopathology in pathology, and head of the dermatology section, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, and associate clinical professor of dermatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland.

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Boni Elewski Dr Elewski is associate professor of dermatology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and director, Center for Medical Mycology Laboratory, University Hospitals of Cleveland.

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Superficial fungal infections are easily managed once the proper diagnosis is made. However, misdiagnosis is not uncommon, and many standard approaches to treatment popular just a few years ago are now out of date or in need of refinement. Through nine illustrative cases, the authors describe pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment of common fungal infections involving the skin, hair, and nails.

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