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*Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | *Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | ||
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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
[[File:TineaCorp.jpg|thumb|Tinea Corporis]] | |||
*Scaly, variable pruritus | *Scaly, variable pruritus | ||
*Ring appearance | *Ring appearance with central clearing | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*[[Contact dermatitis]] | *[[Contact dermatitis]] | ||
*[[Eczema]] | *[[Eczema]] | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 11 May 2016
Background
- Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
Tinea Types
- Tinea capitis (head)
- Tinea corporis (body)
- Tinea pedis (foot)
- Tinea cruris (groin)
Clinical Features
- Scaly, variable pruritus
- Ring appearance with central clearing
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
- Clinical diagnosis
Management
Tinea corporis, pedis, cruris, and manus treatment
Coverage for Trichophyton and Epidermophyton and all treatment should be at lease 1 week past resolution of lesions
Mild Disease
- Clotrimazole 1% or Ketoconazole q12hrs applied topically x 4 weeks
Severe Bullous disease
- Fluconazole 150mg (6mg/kg) PO once a week x 2 weeks
- Itraconazole 200mg (5mg/kg) PO daily q12hrs for 1 week
- Griseofulvin 500-1000mg (20mg/kg) PO daily for 2-4 weeks
Disposition
- Discharge