CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
PSORIASIS
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Question
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In all individuals with hand eczema, a dermatophyte infection must be ruled out using a?
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potassium hydroxide
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Calcium chloride
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aluminum dioxide
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sodium hypochlorite
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most cutaneous dermatophyte infections limited to the epidermis can be managed with topical antifungal therapy. Examples of agents effective for dermatophyte infections include azoles, allylamines, butenafine, ciclopirox, and tolnaftate (table 1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Tinea manuum is a superficial dermatophyte infection of one or both hands, and the involvement can include the palms. It is worldwide in its geographic distribution and can be caused by a variety of dermatophytes.
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