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Tinea Manuum
Tinea Manuum
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Tinea Manuum)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Tinea that occurs on the hands is referred to as tinea manuum. For unknown reasons, tinea often affects two feet and one hand.
04/28/2011
Oral Candidiasis
Oral Candidiasis
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Oral Candidiasis)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Oral candidiasis, or thrush, can be related to poor dentition or immunosuppression, particularly as a result of oral corticosteroid use.
04/28/2011
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Maceration or scale between isolated web spaces of the fingers suggests erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (interdigital candidiasis).
04/28/2011
Oral Candidiasis
Oral Candidiasis
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Oral Candidiasis)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Oral candidiasis, or thrush, can be related to poor dentition or immunosuppression, particularly as a result of oral corticosteroid use.
04/28/2011
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica
Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Erosio Interdigitalis Blastomycetica)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Maceration or scale between isolated web spaces of the fingers suggests erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica (interdigital candidiasis).
04/28/2011
Fungal Folliculitis
Fungal Folliculitis
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Fungal Folliculitis)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Fungal folliculitis can occur if a superficial fungal infection is treated with topical corticosteroids.
04/28/2011
Fungal Folliculitis
Fungal Folliculitis
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Fungal Folliculitis)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Fungal folliculitis can occur if a superficial fungal infection is treated with topical corticosteroids.
04/28/2011
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Skin Disorders in Elderly Persons: Part 5, Fungal Infections (Perlèche)
04/28/2011

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD

NOAH S. SCHEINFELD, MD, JD
Candidal infection can also occur at the lateral angles of the mouth; it causes erosions and breakdown of the skin.
04/28/2011
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Infectious Mononucleosis
10/14/2000

Alexander KC Leung, MD1 • Alfredo Pinto-Rojas, MD1

Alexander KC Leung, MD1 • Alfredo Pin...
An 18-year-old man presented with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and neck swelling. His past health was unremarkable, and his immunizations were up to date. There was no history of travel outside...
10/14/2000