dermatophytosis
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- noun
- /ˌdɜrməˌtoʊfaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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dermatofitosis
- Symptoms of dermatophytosis include itching and red patches on the skin in areas prone to moisture.
Examples
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Keywords: Mycosis; Hair-scalp; Dermatophytes; Dermatophytosis
Academic text (2007) -
Certain factors may influence the distribution of dermatophytosis.
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Age, however, influences susceptibility to dermatophytosis due to developed immunity.
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In this study, only 2 children (2%) had contacts with pets and were not aware of the danger of contracting dermatophytosis.
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Athletes often develop dermatophytosis in areas where skin is frequently moist and covered by tight clothing.
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Keeping the skin dry and clean can help prevent dermatophytosis, particularly in humid environments.
Synonyms
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A problem that affects the skin, causing redness or itching
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An illness a fungus causes in the body, often on the skin or nails
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A health problem that makes the skin red, sore, or itchy
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A skin disease that causes spots or bumps that are usually not red
A skin infection caused by a fungus, often in warm, wet areas under clothing
Surface Forms
Morphology
dermatophytosis = dermatophyte (semi-transparent) = dermato + phyte + osis
The word is formed by adding the medical suffix '-osis' (disease/condition) to 'dermatophyte', yielding 'a disease caused by dermatophytes', a straightforward morphological formation.
Etymology
The word dermatophytosis breaks down into parts: dermato- meaning 'skin', as in dermatology, phyto- meaning 'plant' because long ago fungi were thought to be plants, and -osis meaning 'condition'. So, dermatophytosis is a 'plant-like' condition of the skin, and today it means a skin infection caused by a fungus.