Fast Facts: Superficial Fungal Infections

Fungal infections are frequently mistaken for disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, and consequently mistreated. This concise quide, written by two clinical mycology specialists, encourages accurate diagnosis and promotes the appropriate and effective treatment of common fungal infections.

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Superficial fungal infections are common and universal but can often be remedied quickly with appropriate medication. However, their presenting features mean that fungal infections are all too frequently mistaken for disorders such as eczema and psoriasis, and consequently mistreated. This text is a concise guide to the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of commonly encountered fungal infections.