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*Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | *Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | ||
[[File:TineaCorp.jpg|thumb|Tinea Corporis]] | [[File:TineaCorp.jpg|thumb|Tinea Corporis]] | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Scaly, variable pruritus | *Scaly, variable pruritus | ||
*Ring appearance w/ central clearing | *Ring appearance w/ central clearing | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Tinea types}} | {{Tinea types}} | ||
*Pityriasis rosea | *Pityriasis rosea | ||
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*Contact dermatitis | *Contact dermatitis | ||
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*Clinical diagnosis | |||
==Management== | |||
{{Tinea corporis treatment}} | {{Tinea corporis treatment}} | ||
==Disposition== | |||
*Discharge | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Tinea]] | *[[Tinea]] | ||
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[[Category:Derm]] | [[Category:Derm]] | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 11 August 2015
Background
- Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
Clinical Features
- Scaly, variable pruritus
- Ring appearance w/ central clearing
Differential Diagnosis
Tinea Types
- Tinea capitis (head)
- Tinea corporis (body)
- Tinea pedis (foot)
- Tinea cruris (groin)
- Pityriasis rosea
- Lichen planus
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Contact dermatitis
Diagnosis
- 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