Dermatomycosis

A dermatomycosis is a skin disease caused by a fungus.[1] This excludes dermatophytosis.

Dermatomycosis
Micrograph of a superficial dermatomycosis. The fungal organisms are the dark staining, thick, quasi-linear objects below with skin surface. Vulvar biopsy. GMS stain.
SpecialtyInfectious disease 

Examples of dermatomycoses are tinea and cutaneous candidiasis.

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