Superficial Fungal Infections of the Skin

Contents: Section 1 : Normal Flora. 1. Normal Flora of Skin 2. Normal Oral Flora  3. Factors Affecting the Skin Flora 4. Skin Flora in Disease. 

Section 2 : Superficial Fungal Infections. 5. Introduction and Laboratory Diagnosis 6. Dermatophytosis 7. Nondermatophytic Mold Infections 8. Candidiasis or Candidosis 9. Pityriasis Versicolor (Tinea Versicolor) 10. Tinea Nigra Palmaris 11. Piedra or Trichomycosis Nodularis. Bibliography. Index.

The book has concise information about the atypical presentation in different age groups, latest diagnostic techniques including office based procedures like dermatoscopy. A large number of clinical pictures maintain the interest in the subject and lucidity. This book promises to be an anthology of superficial fungal infections and their management from a dermatological perspective.