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Dermatophytosis: an evolving challenge in global health dermatology

Anthoula Efstathiadou

Dermatology Department, Brighton General Hospital, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton, BN2 3EW

David John Chandler*

Department of Global Health and Infection, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, United Kingdom

*Dr Chandler is the Chair of the Global Health & Equity working party group at the British Association of Dermatologists

The burden of fungal skin infections is increasing worldwide with the emergence of dermatophyte species resistant to commonly used antifungals posing a growing public health concern. This article aims to highlight key considerations in the diagnosis and management of dermatophytosis. In addition, we provide a short overview of three Trichophyton species of clinical importance; Trichophyton indotineae and Trichophyton rubrum, both associated with antifungal-resistance that can contribute to recalcitrant dermatophytosis, and finally Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, a sexually transmitted species most commonly reported in men who have sex with men.

Dermatology in practice 2025; 31(4): 64–67
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