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(B36.8) Other specified superficial mycoses
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9 300 in individuals diagnosis other specified superficial mycoses confirmed
1 714 deaths with diagnosis other specified superficial mycoses
18% mortality rate associated with the disease other specified superficial mycoses
Diagnosis other specified superficial mycoses is diagnosed Women are 5.61% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other specified superficial mycoses
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified superficial mycoses
1 714 (34.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified superficial mycoses - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 20-34, 40-54, 65-74, 90-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 15-19, 35-39, 55-64, 75-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 35-44, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-34, 45-74
Disease Features other specified superficial mycoses
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified superficial mycoses - what does this mean
Other specified superficial mycoses occur when a fungus enters the skin through an open wound, contact with contaminated objects, or inhalation of spores. the fungi cause an inflammatory reaction and the formation of a rash, which can be itchy, scaly, or warty.
What happens during the disease - other specified superficial mycoses
Other specified superficial mycoses is a group of fungal infections caused by dermatophytes that affect the superficial layer of the skin, hair, and nails. these infections are caused when the dermatophytes enter the body through small cuts or abrasions in the skin, and are able to survive in warm, moist areas. the fungi then feed on the keratin in the skin, hair, and nails, causing infection. in some cases, the infection can spread to other parts of the body. symptoms may include itching, redness, scaling, and blisters. treatment typically involves antifungal creams and ointments.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Microscopic examination of skin scrapings
- Culture of the fungus on a special medium
- Serological tests for antibody detection
- Skin biopsy and histopathological examination
- Molecular tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To treat Other specified superficial mycoses
- Prescribe antifungal medications
- Monitor patient's condition and response to treatment
- Advise patient to keep the affected area clean and dry
- Advise patient to avoid scratching the affected area
- Advise patient to wear loose-fitting clothing
- Advise patient to avoid contact with other people who may be infected
- Advise patient to use antifungal creams or ointments
- Advise patient to use antifungal powders or sprays
- Advise patient to use antifungal aerosols
- Advise patient to use antifungal shampoos
- Advise patient to use antifungal soaps
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot powders
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot sprays
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot creams or ointments
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot washes
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot pads
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot soaks
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot baths
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot wraps
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot scrubs
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot gels
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot sprays
- Advise patient to use antifungal foot mousses
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified superficial mycoses - Prevention
Other specified superficial mycoses can be prevented by regularly washing hands with soap and water, avoiding contact with infected people, wearing protective clothing when exposed to soil or plants, avoiding sharing personal items, and keeping nails trimmed and clean.