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What are the differences between dermatomycosis and dermatophytosis?
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Fungus: All dermatomycosis are dermatophytosis, but not other way around. Dermatophytons are keratin eating fungi, think 'ring worm'. Fungi just happening to attack skin are mycosis.
Answered 6/15/2020
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