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Tinea corporis
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Contents
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
Evaluation
- 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
