Superficial Fungal Infections of the Skin

The aim of this book is to focus on the superficial fungal infections of the skin. Superficial fungal infections or mycoses are common treatable conditions seen in everyday clinical practice, although they can present differently in immunosuppressed patients. Infections continue to contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in the developing world. This book comprised of two sections which include normal flora and superficial fungal infections, which are further divided into 11 chapters. This 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.