Dermatophyte: Tinea Corporis

Question 1

Tinea Corporis. Synonym

Answer 1

Ringworm)

Question 2

Tinea Corporis Lesion

Answer 2

Pruritic, scaly, round/oval plaque with active

erythematous margin, ± central clearing

Question 3

Tinea Corporis Sites

Answer 3

Sites: trunk, limbs, face

Question 4

Tinea Corporis Differential Diagnosis

Answer 4

Granuloma annulare,
pityriasis rosea, psoriasis,
seborrheic dermatitis

Question 5

Tinea Corporis Investigations

Answer 5

Microscopic examinations
of KOH prep of scales shows
hyphae
Culture of scales

Question 6

Tinea Corporis Management

Answer 6

Topicals: 1% clotrimazole, 2%
ketoconazole
2% miconazole, terbinafine or
ciclopirox olamine cream bid for
2-4 wk
Oral terbinafine, or itraconazole,
or fluconazole, or ketoconazole if
extensive