Abstract
Dermatomycoses represent a significant proportion of skin diseases in a dermatologist's office. Fungal diseases of the skin and skin adnexes may be caused by dermatophytes, yeasts and opportunistic hyphomycetes and according to various species they are unequally extended in the world.
The timing of their occurrance over the years, decades or centuries is not stationary either. Prevalence of fungal diseases in the last century was growing, and continues to grow.
In developed countries including the Czech Republic mycotic diseases of feet skin and nails are most common, while incidence in our country is significantly higher. Clinical manifestations of dermatomycoses are very diverse.
They vary by causal agent and disease Diagnosis can be determined according to the clinical picture; microscopic and cultivation examinations are crucial. Microscopic examination consists of microscopic examination with potassium hydroxide.
The result of cultivation, which has lower capture than microscopic examination, is crucial for determining the type of fungal infection. Histopathological examination may be considered as another possible diagnostic method.
Antimycotic therapy is represented by local and systemic treatment with a wide range of active substances and application forms. Compliance with preventive measures is an essential condition for successful treatment and prevention of relapses.