Immunohistochemical analysis of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis

Dermatophytosis has assumed epidemic proportions with rising resistance, recalcitrance and recurrence, especially in tropical regions. While various factors contribute to high prevalence worldwide, yet little is known about the interactions between host defence mechanisms and dermatophytes, particul...

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Published in:Mycoses 2024-03, Vol.67 (3), p.e13714-e13714
Main Authors: Bhat, Ramesh M, Madhumita, Monisha, Marla, Nisha J, Jayaraman, Jyothi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cell size
Dermatomycosis
Dermis
Epidermis
Langerhans cells
Macrophages
Risk factors
Tropical environment
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Summary:Dermatophytosis has assumed epidemic proportions with rising resistance, recalcitrance and recurrence, especially in tropical regions. While various factors contribute to high prevalence worldwide, yet little is known about the interactions between host defence mechanisms and dermatophytes, particularly in chronic and recalcitrant dermatophytosis. We aimed to compare the population of various immune cells in specimens of chronic recurrent dermatophytosis and those with acute superficial dermatophytosis. We investigated the density of various immune cells-Langerhans cells (CD1a+), macrophages (CD68+), dermal dendrocytes (Factor XIIIa+) in the skin of chronic dermatophytosis patients and those with successfully resolved lesions (controls). Langerhans cells were significantly decreased in the epidermis of patients, both in affected and unaffected areas in comparison with controls. In the dermis, however, no differences in the density of immune cells (macrophages and fibroblasts) were observed. The limited sample size and immune cells evaluated could be expanded further in future research. These results indicate that the decreased number of Langerhans cells could be a potential risk factor for the development of chronic and recurrent dermatophytosis.
ISSN:0933-7407
1439-0507
DOI:10.1111/myc.13714