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Adult Cutaneous Fungal Infections 2: YeastsBasic Dermatology Curriculum
Last updated November 27, 2013
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Module Instructions
The following module contains a number of blue, underlined terms which are hyperlinked to the dermatology glossary, an illustrated interactive guide to clinical dermatology and dermatopathology.
We encourage the learner to read all the hyperlinked information.
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Goals and Objectives
The purpose of this module is to help medical students develop a clinical approach to the evaluation and initial management of patients presenting with cutaneous fungal infections.
By completing this module, the learner will be able to:• Identify and describe the morphologies of superficial fungal infections• Describe the correct procedure for performing a KOH examination
and interpreting the results• Recommend an initial treatment plan for an adult with tinea
versicolor, candidal intertrigo, and seborrheic dermatitis
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Case FourMs. Anna Jones
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Case Four: History
HPI: Ms. Jones is a 27-year-old woman who presents with mild itchiness of her back which began mid summer. She is also concerned about areas on her back that are darker than the surrounding skin.
PMH: asthma Medications: occasional multivitamin Allergies: no known drug allergies Social history: spends her summer months in Florida and is
an avid runner.
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Case Four : Skin Exam
How would you describe these exam findings?
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Case Four : Skin Exam
Well-demarcated, hyperpigmented macules and patches, across the back.
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Case Four, Question 1
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Pityriasis alba b. Seborrheic dermatitisc. Tinea corporisd. Tinea versicolore. Vitiligo
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Case Four, Question 1
Answer: d Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Pityriasis alba (noninfectious, asymptomatic poorly-defined areas of hypopigmentation; self-limited)
b. Seborrheic dermatitis (abnormal immune response to normal skin yeast causing scaling and crusting)
c. Tinea corporis (fungal skin infection, presents as erythematous annular lesions with central clearing)
d. Tinea versicolore. Vitiligo (autoimmune loss/dysfunction of melanocytes
causing areas of complete depigmentation)
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Diagnosis: Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor (aka Pityriasis versicolor) is not caused by a dermatophyte
It is a colonization caused by species of Malassezia, a lipophilic yeast that is a normal resident in the keratin of the skin and hair follicles of individuals at puberty and beyond
Tends to recur annually in the summer months
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Tinea Versicolor
Characterized by well-demarcated, tan, salmon, or hypopigmented or hyperpigmented patches, occurring most commonly on the trunk and arms
Macules will grow, coalesce and various shapes and sizes are attained in an asymmetric distribution
Visible scale is not often present, but when rubbed with a finger or scalpel blade, scale is readily seen • This is a diagnostic feature of tinea versicolor• Evoked scale will disappear after treatment
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A Closer Look at Tinea Versicolor
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Tinea Versicolor: Morphology
It’s called “versicolor” because it can be light, dark, or pink to tan.• In untanned Caucasians, the lesions may be salmon-colored
or brown.
• In tanned Caucasians, the lesions may appear pale in comparison to the surrounding skin.
• In darker skinned individuals, lesions may appear hyper- or hypopigmented.
Let’s look at some examples of the various colors of tinea versicolor.
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Examples of Tinea Versicolor
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Light spotsDark spots
Pink or tan spots
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Case Four, Question 2
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
a. Fungal cultureb. KOH examc. Skin biopsyd. Wood’s light exam
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Case Four, Question 2
Answer: b Which of the following is the most appropriate next
step in management?a. Fungal culture (Malassezia spp. are easily identified
by a KOH exam but are not easily cultured)b. KOH exam c. Skin biopsy (too invasive; KOH is better)d. Wood’s light exam (mild fluorescence may be
present but not as sensitive as KOH exam)
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Microscopy
The KOH exam shows short hyphae and small round spores. Characteristic “spaghetti and meatball” pattern.
Spores (yeast forms)
ShortHyphae
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Microscopy with dye added to the specimen
Characteristic “spaghetti and meatball” pattern corresponding to hyphae and spores.
Magnification 40x
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Case Four, Question 3
Which of the following treatments would you recommend for Ms. Jones?
a. Antifungal shampoob. Hydroquinone creamc. Nystatin creamd. Oral terbinafine
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Case Four, Question 3
Answer: a Which of the following treatments would you
recommend for Ms. Jones?a. Antifungal shampoob. Hydroquinone cream (this bleaching cream is
not an appropriate treatment)c. Nystatin cream (not effective)d. Oral terbinafine (in contrast to tinea corporis,
this is not very effective in tinea versicolor)
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Topical Treatment is First-line
1. Shampoos: selenium sulfide 2% shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo • Apply daily to affected areas, wait 10 minutes, then rinse • Repeat daily for 1-4 weeks• As effective as oral therapy
2. Imidazole creams: ketoconazole, clotrimazole • Apply daily or bid for 1-4 weeks• Very effective for limited areas• Usually more expensive than shampoos due to surface area
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Tinea Versicolor: Oral treatment
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Oral medication may be used when topical therapy fails, if the benefits outweigh the risks or the patient has a strong preference for oral therapy
Oral medications of choice include: • Fluconazole 300 mg / week for 2-4 weeks• Itraconazole 200 mg / day for 7 days or 100 mg / day
for 14 days Warn about dangers: hepatotoxicity, drug interactions,
GI side effects, congestive heart failure, etc. Monitor liver function if giving more than 7 days
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Tinea Versicolor: Maintenance Therapy
Many patients relapse If the patient has had more than one previous
episode, recommend maintenance therapy Maintenance therapy: topicals are used 1-2x/week
• Ketoconazole shampoo, Selenium sulfide (2.5%) lotion or shampoo, Zinc pyrithione (bar or shampoo)
• Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off Refer concerned patients who fail maintenance
therapy
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Case FiveMs. Betty Raskin
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Case Five: History
HPI: Ms. Raskin is a 62-year-old woman who presents with a red itchy rash beneath her breasts
PMH: Type 2 diabetes (last hemoglobin A1c 9.2%), obesity
Medications: Metformin, which she says she often does not remember to take
Family history: noncontributory Social history: lives in Texas part-time
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Case Five, Question 1
a. Well-demarcated red plaques with overlying thick silvery scale
b. Grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
c. Sharply defined red plaques involving the skin folds with surrounding satellite macules
d. Inflammatory nodules
Which of the following best describe these characteristic exam findings?
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Case Five, Question 1
a. Well-demarcated red plaques with overlying thick silvery scale
b. Grouped vesicles on an erythematous base
c. Sharply defined red plaques involving the skin folds with surrounding satellite macules
d. Inflammatory nodules
Answer: c Which of the following best describe these characteristic
exam findings?
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Case Five, Question 2
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Atopic dermatitisb. Candidal intertrigoc. Psoriasisd. Seborrheic dermatitise. Tinea cruris
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Case Five, Question 2Answer: b Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Atopic dermatitis (chronic eruption of pruritic, erythematous, oozing papules and plaques, usually with secondary lichenification and excoriation)
b. Candidal intertrigoc. Psoriasis (characterized by well-demarcated, erythematous
papules and plaques with overlying silvery scale) d. Seborrheic dermatitis (typical skin findings range from fine white
scale to erythematous patches and plaques with greasy scale) e. Tinea cruris (dermatophytosis of the groin, genitalia, pubic area,
perineal, and perianal skin, usually appears as multiple erythematous papulovesicles with a well-marginated, raised border)
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Intertrigo: Basic Facts
Intertrigo = inflammation of large skin folds• Inframammary fold, gluteal cleft, inguinal creases,
and folds under pannus (abdomen)• Up to 10% of intertrigo is complicated by Candida
yeast colonization Classic symptom: burns more than itches Classic sign: satellite macules, papules, or pustules
around the erythema in the fold KOH exam may reveal pseudohyphae, but fungal culture
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Candidal intertrigo
Classic satellite papules seen in Candida intertrigo
Consider doing a fungal culture if diagnosis uncertain
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Case Five, Question 4
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
a. Clotrimazole creamb. Oral prednisonec. Oral terbinafine d. Wear tighter, supportive clothing made of
synthetic fabrics
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Case Five, Question 4
Answer: a Which of the following is the most appropriate
next step in management?a. Clotrimazole cream (better activity against Candida
than nystatin)b. Oral prednisone (may worsen the infection) c. Oral terbinafine (not effective for Candida) d. Wear tighter, supportive clothing made of synthetic
fabrics (it’s the opposite: loose cotton clothing is best)
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Intertrigo Management
Prevention• Keep intertriginous areas dry, clean, and cool
• Dry areas after bathing with hair dryer on cool setting; repeat twice daily
• Encourage weight loss for obese patients• Wear loose clothing made of cotton
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Candidal Intertrigo Management
Topical antifungal agents• Imidazoles: miconazole, clotrimazole, econazole
• More effective than nystatin, but cream formulations may burn. Warn patients to expect this.
• Also treat dermatophytes in case you’re not sure• Polyene: nystatin
• Only works for Candida, not dermatophytes• Has advantage of powder and ointment formulations
• Allylamines (terbinafine, naftifene) are not effective for Candida yeast
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Candidal Intertrigo: Management
Topical anti-inflammatory• Low strength corticosteroid preparations
rapidly improves the itching and burning• Desonide ointment or 1% hydrocortisone
ointment twice daily for 1-2 weeks• Ointments burn less than creams when applying• Longer use can cause steroid atrophy, so avoid• Alternatively may use tacrolimus ointment 0.1%,
which does not cause atrophy
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Case SixJohn Wong
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Case Six: History
HPI: Mr. Wong is a 59 year-old man with several years of redness and scaling on his forehead, eyebrows, and central face. It improves slightly with moisturizers and does not itch. It does not worsen with heat, exercise, or alcohol.
PMH: none Allergies: none Medications: allopurinol Family History: non-contributory Social History: accountant
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Case Six : Skin Exam
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Case Six, Question 1
How would you describe the rash on Mr. Wong’s face?
a. Erythematous patches with overlying scaleb. Lichenified plaques with silvery scalec. Papules and pustulesd. Vesicles and crust
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Case Six, Question 1
Answer: a How would you describe the rash on Mr.
Wong’s face?a. Erythematous patches with overlying scaleb. Lichenified plaques with silvery scalec. Papules and pustulesd. Vesicles and crust
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Case Six, Question 2
What is the most likely diagnosis?a. Actinic keratosesb. Allergic contact dermatitisc. Atopic dermatitisd. Rosaceae. Seborrheic dermatitis
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Case Six, Question 2
Answer: e What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. Actinic keratoses (scaly is greasy, not keratotic)b. Allergic contact dermatitis (he does not itch)c. Atopic dermatitis (very itchy; no history of this)d. Rosacea (no history of typical triggers; usually
telangiectasias or papules, not scaling)e. Seborrheic dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a very common inflammatory reaction to the Malassezia (Pityrosporum ovale) yeast that thrives on seborrheic (oil-producing) skin Inflammatory reaction to normal flora This is a chronic condition than can be controlled but not cured
Presents as erythematous scaling patches on the scalp, hairline, eyebrows, eyelids, central face and nasolabial folds, external auditory canals, or central chest
Seborrheic dermatitis is often worse in patients with HIV
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Here are some examples of seborrheic dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis
Often hypopigmented in darker skin types
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Seborrheic dermatitis
• Favors central chest
• May be erythematous, hypopigmented
• If partially treated, may be just a few papules
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Case Six, Question 3
Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for Mr. Wong?
a. Clobetasol proprionate creamb. Desonide cream (mild steroid, low potency)c. Erythromycin ointmentd. Nystatin creame. 5-fluorouracil cream
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Case Six, Question 3
Answer: b Which of the following would be an appropriate
treatment for Mr. Wong?a. Clobetasol proprionate cream (too potent)b. Desonide cream (mild steroid, low potency)c. Erythromycin ointment (this is not bacterial)d. Nystatin cream (for Candida yeast species, not
Malassezia species)e. 5-fluorouracil cream (for actinic keratoses)
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Seborrheic dermatitis treatment
Topical ketoconazole twice daily Reduces yeast counts; choose vehicle based on patient
Low-potency topical steroid (e.g. desonide) are safe to use for flares on the face• Use twice daily for 1-2 weeks for flares
Antidandruff shampoo for scalp, chest• Ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione shampoos• Lather, leave on 10 minutes, rinse; repeat 3-5x/week
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Summary: Adult Fungal Treatment1st line 2nd line
Tinea pedisTinea corporisTinea cruris
ClotrimazoleMiconazole cream
TerbinafineNaftifene
Butenafine cream or gel
Tinea versicolor Selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione shampoos
Oral fluconazole or itraconazole
Candida
ClotrimazoleMiconazole cream
or Nystatin powder, ointment
Desonide or 1% hydrocortisone ointment
Seborrheic dermatitis Ketoconazole cream Desonide or 1% hydrocortisone for flares
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Take Home Points Tinea versicolor is characterized by well-demarcated, tan,
salmon, or hypopigmented patches, occurring most commonly on the trunk. KOH confirms the diagnosis.
Candida intertrigo classically has satellite macules and papules or pustules around patches of erythema
Topical treatment is usually appropriate as a first-line agent for tinea versicolor, candidal intertrigo, and seborrheic dermatitis
Tinea versicolor and seborrheic dermatitis are chronic conditions requiring maintenance therapy
Monitoring for recurrence and maintenance treatments may be helpful in patients with recurrent infection
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Acknowledgements This module was developed by the American Academy of
Dermatology Medical Student Core Curriculum Workgroup from 2008-2012.
Primary authors: Iris Ahronowitz, MD; Ronda Farah, MD; Sarah D. Cipriano, MD, MPH; Raza Aly, PhD, MPH; Timothy G. Berger, MD, FAAD.
Peer reviewers: Heather Woodworth Wickless, MD, MPH, FAAD; Daniel S. Loo, MD, FAAD.
Revisions and editing: Sarah D. Cipriano, MD, MPH; John Trinidad. Last revised by Patrick E. McCleskey, MD, FAAD, October 2013.
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