Hospital Practices and Research

Therapeutic Challenges in Dermatophytosis: Resistance Expanding with New Strains

Document Type : Letter to Editor

Author

Faride Khanabadi

Department of Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30491/hpr.2025.509836.1482
Abstract
I would like to draw attention to the emerging challenges in treating dermatophytosis, particularly the increasing resistance posed by new fungal strains, such as Trichophyton indotineae. Dermatophytosis is the most common superficial fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, and nails. Although it is not considered life-threatening, its high prevalence and negative impact on patients' quality of life make it one of the most widespread infectious diseases in various populations...

Keywords

Dermatophytosis
Trichophyton indotineae
Resistant
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Hospital Practices and Research
Volume 9, Issue 4 - Serial Number 36
Autumn 2024
Pages 542-543

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