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==Background==
==Background==
*Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
*Fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
*Variations
**Tinea capitis
**Tinea corporis
**Tinea pedis
**Tinea cruris


==Diagnosis==
{{Tinea types}}
*Scaly, variable pruritus
 
*Corporis: ring appearance w/ central clearing
[[File:TineaCorp.jpg|thumb|[[Tinea corporis]]]]
*Capitis: patchy alopecia
[[File:TineaCapit-001.jpg|thumb|[[Tinea capitis]]]]
[[File:TineaCorp.jpg|center|frame|500px|Tinea Corporis]]
 
[[File:TineaCapit-001.jpg|center|frame|500px|Tinea Capitis]]
==Clinical Features==
[[File:Jock itch.jpg|thumb|[[Tinea cruris]]]]
*Scaly, with variable [[pruritus]]
*[[Tinea corporis|Corporis]]: ring appearance with central clearing
*[[Tinea capitis|Capitis]]: patchy alopecia


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
*Pityriasis rosea
*[[Pityriasis rosea]]
*Lichen planus
*[[Lichen planus]]
*Psoriasis
*[[Psoriasis]]
*Eczema
*[[Eczema]]
*Contact dermatitis
*[[Contact dermatitis]]


==Treatment==
==Evaluation==
*Topical antifungal tx for all except capitis
*Clinical diagnosis with Wood's lamp
*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
*Kerion
*Kerion
**[[Cephalexin]] 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal tx
**Painful, itchy, eczematous
**[[alopecia|Hair loss]]
**[[Fever]], malaise
**[[Lymphadenopathy]]
 
==Management==
{{Tinea management}}


==Source==
==Disposition==
*Discharge


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Rashes]]
*[[Rashes]]
*[[Dermatophytosis]]
==References==
<References/>


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[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:ID]]

Latest revision as of 17:01, 1 March 2023

Background

  • Fungal infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin

Tinea Types

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

Coverage for Trichophyton and Epidermophyton and all treatment should be at lease 1 week past resolution of lesions

Topical Therapy

Applies to Tinea corporis, pedis, cruris, and manus

Must use a topical therapy for 7-10days beyond resolution of lesions

Capitis

  • Griseofulvin 500mg-1000mg PO once daily (20-25mg/kg/d)
    • Usually requires 8wk of treatment
  • Terbinafine for 2-4 weeks is as effective of 6-8 weeks of griseofulvin[1]
    • 62.5mg/day in children <20kg
    • 125mg/day in children 20-40kg
    • 250mg/day in children >40kg[2]
  • Selenium sulfide or ketoconazole shampoos are adjunct treatment
  • Children can return to school during treatment

Kerion

  • Oral griseofulvin, itraconazole, or terbinafine for 6-8 wks[3]
  • Cephalexin 40mg/kg/d in 4 divided doses in addition to systemic antifungal treatment if there is evidence or high risk of bacterial secondary infection
  • Ketoconazole shampoo, isolated towels decrease spread to household members

Tinea corporis

First line should be topical therapy. For refractory cases or severe bullous disease the below anti-fungals are all equivalent options.

Disposition

  • Discharge

See Also

References

  1. Fleece D, Gaughan JP, Aronoff SC. Griseofulvin versus terbinafine in the treatment of tinea capitis: a meta-analysis of randomized, clinical trials. Pediatrics. 2004;114(5):1312-1315. doi:10.1542/peds.2004-0428
  2. Andrews MD, Burns M: Common tinea infections in children. Am Fam Physician 2008;77(10):1415-1420.
  3. Gnanasegaram M. Kerion. DermNet NZ. 2012. http://www.dermnetnz.org/fungal/kerion.html