Relating to or caused by dermatophytes, the fungi that infect skin, hair, and nails.
From 'dermatophyte' + '-ic' (relating to), formed as the standard adjectival form in medical terminology during the late 19th century.
The term 'dermatophytic' helps doctors distinguish between fungal infections (dermatophytic) and other skin conditions like bacterial infections or eczema, which require completely different treatments.
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