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==Background== | |||
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*Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | |||
{{Tinea types}} | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
[[File:TineaCorp.jpg|thumb|Tinea Corporis]] | |||
[[rash|Scaly]], variable [[pruritus]] | |||
*Ring appearance with central clearing | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
*[[Contact dermatitis]]<ref>Ely JW, et al. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(10):702-710. PMID 25403034</ref> | |||
*[[Eczema]] | |||
*[[Lichen planus]] | |||
*[[Pityriasis rosea]] | |||
*[[Psoriasis]] | |||
==Evaluation== | |||
*Clinical diagnosis | |||
==Management== | |||
{{Tinea corporis treatment}} | |||
==Disposition== | |||
*Discharge | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Tinea]] | |||
==References== | |||
<References/> | |||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | |||
[[Category:ID]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:19, 22 March 2026
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
- 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
- Miconazole 2% cream applied topically BID 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
See Also
References
- ↑ Ely JW, et al. Diagnosis and management of tinea infections. Am Fam Physician. 2014;90(10):702-710. PMID 25403034