Currently, there is no documentation providing evidence of an anti-fungal treatment that is completely effective against human dermatophytosis caused by " A . fulvescens ".
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This ringworm or dermatophytosis infection is caused by " Trichophyton erinacei ", which forms a distinct mating group within the " Arthroderma benhamiae " species complex.
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Topical steroids and antibiotic ointments such as Neosporin have not only shown to be ineffective in treating dermatophytosis caused by " Aphanoascus fulvescens ", but have also been shown to enhance its fungal growth.
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In 1863 he published " Skin Diseases of Parasitic Origin ", in which he was the first physician in the UK to create a thorough study of the pathology and causes of dermatophytosis ( ringworm ).
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It is sometimes equated with dermatophytosis, and, while most conditions identified as " tinea " are members of the imperfect fungi that make up the dermatophytes, conditions such as tinea nigra and tinea versicolor are not caused by dermatophytes.
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However, while this fungus is not a true dermatophyte, it is opportunistic and has been seen to cause dermatophytosis in humans and other mammals on occasion . " A . fulvescens " has a worldwide distribution, however it is more frequently isolated in temperate climates.
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Between 1998 and the first half of 2001, billing records show, Nelson was treated for a variety of conditions, including 19 times for dermatophytosis ( otherwise known as athlete's foot ), seven times for ingrown toenails, four times for corns and calluses, four times for heel pain, two times for hammertoe and once for a sprained foot.
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"Tinea corporis " ( also known as " ringworm ", " tinea circinata ", and " tinea glabrosa " ) is a superficial fungal infection ( dermatophytosis ) of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any part of the body, it present as annular, marginated plaque with thin scale and clear center.
