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Tinea manuum: A report of 18 cases observed in the metropolitan area of Milan and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Veraldi Stefano,
Schianchi Rossana,
Benzecry Valentina,
Gorani Alberto
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
mycoses
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.13
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1439-0507
pISSN - 0933-7407
DOI - 10.1111/myc.12914
Subject(s) - trichophyton rubrum , microsporum canis , dermatology , medicine , microsporum gypseum , erythema , trichophyton , antifungal
Summary Objective Tinea manuum is considered in Italy as an uncommon infection, although no recent epidemiological data are available. Methods In the period 2000‐2018, we observed in the metropolitan area of Milan 18 patients with mycologically tinea manuum. Results The infection was monolateral in all patients and characterised by erythema and scaling; in two patients, each vesicles and pustules were present. Two patients had also onychomycosis of one fingernail. No cases of simultaneous tinea pedis were observed. As far as the job of these patients is concerned, seven of them were masseurs, three barbers, two cattlemen, two masons, one car mechanic, one florist, one maid and one veterinarian. Trichophyton rubrum was isolated in 6 patients, Microsporum canis in 4, Trichophyton gypseum in 3, Trichophyton verrucosum in 3 and Trichophyton violaceum in 2 patients. Conclusion Masseurs were the most affected. Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum canis were the most frequent isolated dermatophytes.