title: Superficial fungal infections.
abstract: Superficial fungal infections are problems frequently encountered by the pediatrician. Presentation can be quite varied as causative organisms, environment, patient characteristics and secondary infections can significantly alter the clinical picture. A brief review of these common infections with an approach to examination and diagnosis is presented, as well as updated treatment recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lesher
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D014005:Tinea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents