Tinea Corporis/Capitis/Cruris/Pedis
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Red scaly plaques that may be asymptomatic or itchy. Frequent cause of hair loss on the scalp. On the body, the lesions often have an annular (ring-shaped) appearance. On the feet, often seen between the toes and along the plantar portion of the foot. Commonly referred to by patients as athlete’s foot, jungle rot, ringworm or jock-itch.
Diagnosis
Clinical. Skin scraping with KOH will demonstrate hyphae
Pathology
Caused by a variety of dermatophyte fungi.
Principles of Therapy
Topical or systemic antifungal medications. Naftin, Ketoconazole
Tags: Tinea, Cruris, tinea Capitis
Category: Dermatology Notes
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