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Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:05 pm  |
| In case some of you remember the history about some weird spots on my arm, after 28 days from the time the derm took a skin peel culture, they grew the fungus and found the species to be "Microsporum gypseum." My doctor wrote: "This is a fungus that is not commonly seen in the U.S. but should respond to the same anti-fungal medications that we use for the local fungi." It's not responding to the meds he gave me before, so he's giving me something else. I believe I got this particular fungus from Thailand where I was vacationing last November. If the meds here doesn't work, I'm sure they got something in Thailand. I'll definitely go visit a doctor there during my visit in July this year. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:47 pm |
At least now you have a definitive diagnosis.
I think it is good news.
Good luck,
Lucy. |
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Early 50s, Skin: combin.,semi-sensitive, fair with occasional breakouts, some old acne scars, freckles, under-eye wrinkles; Redhead with hazel eyes |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:21 pm |
| sigma wrote: |
At least now you have a definitive diagnosis.
I think it is good news.
Good luck,
Lucy. |
Thanks, Lucy. It definitely makes me feel better just to know the name of this thing that has been plaguing me for months.  |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:52 pm |
From the Am Annals Dermat:
Microsporum gypseum is fungi that can be found in animals, most frequently cats and rodents.6 Of the geophilic dermatophytes that infect humans, Microsporum gypseum is the most frequent, but despite the ease with which it can be isolated, it only occasionally causes dermatophytosis, thus suggesting a certain natural resistance to the infection or that the fungus presents a low pathogenic capability.5,7,8,9
The treatment of choice is oral griseofulvin, at a dose of 20-25mg/kg/day, over a six to eight-week period.10
HTH |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:59 pm |
| katee wrote: |
From the Am Annals Dermat:
Microsporum gypseum is fungi that can be found in animals, most frequently cats and rodents.6 Of the geophilic dermatophytes that infect humans, Microsporum gypseum is the most frequent, but despite the ease with which it can be isolated, it only occasionally causes dermatophytosis, thus suggesting a certain natural resistance to the infection or that the fungus presents a low pathogenic capability.5,7,8,9
The treatment of choice is oral griseofulvin, at a dose of 20-25mg/kg/day, over a six to eight-week period.10
HTH |
THANK YOU, Katee. I was trying to find information like this yesterday, but didn't find it. My doctor wants to prescribe Lamisil Oral for me, but it's not specific to this species of fungus. I will have to email him tomorrow with this information. Thank you again. I truly appreciate this.  |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:39 pm |
| Wow I am glad that your doc figured out what it was. |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 4:05 pm |
| world~of~mirth wrote: |
| Wow I am glad that your doc figured out what it was. |
Me, too! It was frustrating for sure. I lived in Thailand for 15 years and never got a fungal infection. Maybe moving here and living here for 20 years had made me more susceptible to the local fungus in Thailand. My boyfriend didn't get it though. I really think it was from the baby tiger we were taking pictures with since this particular fungus lives on cats and rodents. |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:50 pm |
It must have freaked you out at first...but since the fungus responds well to familiar, traditional meds you have nothing to worry about, right? And WOW, you got the opportunity to get close to a baby tiger! Amazing!!! I'd take a bit of fungus as trade off for a hug from a tiger anyday!
Happy healing!
pudoodles |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:24 pm |
Hi Pudoodles,
It was an experience of a lifetime for sure, and the baby tiger even licked my elbow. The trainers all got freaked out and yanked his mouth away from me, and shoved the milk bottle back in his mouth (that's how they ensured the tiger wouldn't start to get interested in eating people, I guess).
It turned out my doctor said the anti-fungal meds he gave me before was already the one Katee mentioned, but he will give me a stronger dose for 4 more weeks. I just ran out today, so I'll have to pick this up tomorrow.
I've been rubbing oil of oregano with 93% cervacrol on my arm and also colloidal silver since both have anti-microbial property. It's starting to look much better already and the itchiness is gone.
Cheers!
Cherisse |
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