Progress in the diagnosis and treatment of superficial cutaneous fungal infections in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Superficial cutaneous fungal infections are caused by fungi infections that only invade fully keratinized tissues, such as the stratum corneum, hair, and nails.In clinical practice, tinea capitis is the most prevalent superficial cutaneous fungal infections in children, whereas the incidence of tinea corporis/cruris, tinea manuum/pedis, onychomycosis, and pityriasis versicolor is relatively low.This article aims to comprehensively discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and advancements in the treatment of superficial cutaneous fungal infections in children, focusing on each specific infection individually.