Tinea corporis

Background

Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin

Tinea Types

Tinea capitis (head)
Tinea corporis (body)
Tinea pedis (foot)
Tinea cruris (groin)

Clinical Features

Tinea Corporis

Scaly, variable pruritus

Ring appearance with central clearing

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

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

See Also

Tinea

References

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