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Revision as of 07:33, 5 February 2014
Background
- Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
- Variations
- Tinea capitis
- Tinea corporis
- Tinea pedis
- Tinea cruris
Diagnosis
- Scaly, variable pruritus
- Corporis: ring appearance w/ central clearing
- Capitis: patchy alopecia
Tinea Corporis
Tinea Capitis
DDx
- Pityriasis rosea
- Lichen planus
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Contact dermatitis
Treatment
- Topical antifungal tx for all except capitis
- Clotrimazole 1% BID x2-3wk
- 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
- Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/d or BID
- Kerion
- Cephalexin 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal tx
Source
- Tintinalli
- Images provided by University of Iowa Dept. of Dermatology and Dr. Lucille K. Georg (CDC)