Tinea capitis
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Background
- Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
Diagnosis
- Scaly, variable pruritus
- Patchy alopecia
Differential Diagnosis
Tinea Types
- Tinea capitis (head)
- Tinea corporis (body)
- Tinea pedis (foot)
- Tinea cruris (groin)
Neonatal Rashes
- Atopic dermatitis
- Candidiasis
- Diaper dermatitis
- Erythema toxicum neonatorum
- Neonatal acne
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Tinea capitis
- Impetigo
- Contact dermatitis
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Mongolian spots
- Omphalitis
- Pustular melanosis
- Sucking blisters
Treatment
- 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