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==Background== | |||
*Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
[[File:TineaCapit-001.jpg|thumb|Tinea Capitis]] | |||
*Scaly, variable pruritus | |||
*Patchy alopecia | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
{{Tinea types}} | |||
==Treatment== | |||
*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 | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Tinea]] | |||
==Source== | |||
[[Category:Derm]] | |||
[[Category:Peds]] | |||
Revision as of 08:41, 18 February 2015
Background
- Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin
Diagnosis
- Scaly, variable pruritus
- Patchy alopecia
Differential Diagnosis
Tinea Types
- Tinea capitis (head)
- Tinea corporis (body)
- Tinea pedis (foot)
- Tinea cruris (groin)
Treatment
- 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