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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Cause and pathogenesis of mycosis of brushes
The most frequent pathogens of mycosis of the hands are the red trichophyton (Trichophyton rubmm), the interdigital trichophyton (Trichophyton mentcigrophytes, var. Interdigitale), less often other dermatophytes.
An important role is played by a finger injury and a microcirculatory disorder in the distal parts of the upper limbs (atherosclerosis, Raynaud's symptom complex), as well as endocrine disorders and immunosuppressive conditions.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Mycosis Brushes
Clinically, palm damage is similar to the manifestation of squamous-hyperkeratotic mycosis of the foot. Defeat can be symmetrical. The dryness of the skin of the palms, thickening of the stratum corneum (keratosis), mucovidnoe peeling in the exaggerated cutaneous furrows and ring-shaped peeling are characteristic. Foci of lesions can also be observed on the brushes in the form of areas of bluish erythema with scalloped or oval contours. The edges of the foci are intermittent and consist of nodules, a bubble of crusts. The defeat of the palms can be combined with onychomycosis of the hands.
Diagnosis of mycosis brushes is analogous to the diagnosis of mycosis of the feet.
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Treatment and prevention of mycosis brushes
Treatment is similar to the therapy of mycosis of the feet.