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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
*Topical antifungal tx for all except capitis
*Clotrimazole 1% BID x2-3wk
*Clotrimazole 1% BID x2-3wk
**Must use for 7-10d beyond resolution of lesions
**Must use for 7-10d beyond resolution of lesions
*Capitis
**Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/d or BID
***Usually requires 8wk of tx
**Selenium or ketoconazole shampoos are adjunct tx
**Okay for child to go to school
*Kerion
**[[Cephalexin]] 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal tx


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 08:45, 18 February 2015

Background

  • Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin

Diagnosis

Tinea Corporis
  • Scaly, variable pruritus
  • Ring appearance w/ central clearing

Differential Diagnosis

Tinea Types


  • Pityriasis rosea
  • Lichen planus
  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Contact dermatitis

Treatment

  • Clotrimazole 1% BID x2-3wk
    • Must use for 7-10d beyond resolution of lesions

See Also

Source