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Ringworm

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Gungal infection of the skin

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What is ringworm also known as

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Tinea and dermatophytosis

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Tinea capitis

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Ringworm affecting the scalp

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Tinea pedis

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Ringworm affecting the feet, also known as athletes foot (pedis mea

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Tinea cruris

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Ringworm of the groin

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Tinea corporis

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Ringworm on the body

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Onychomycosis

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Fungal nail infection

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Most common type of fungus that causes ringworm

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Trichophyton

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How is trichophyton spread

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Through contact with infected individuals, animals or soil.

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Presentation of ringworm

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Itchy rash that is erythematous, scaly and well demarcated.

Often one/ several rings that spread outwards, with a well demarcated edge.

The edge is more prominent and red and the area in the centre is more faint in colour

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Associated signs of tinea capitis

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Well demarcated hair loss

Itching, dryness and erythema of the scalp

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Management of ringworm

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Anti-fungal creams - clotrimazole and miconazole

Anti-fungal shampoo -ketoconazole for tinea capitis

Oral anti-fungal medications such as fluconazole, griseofulvin and itraconazole

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How to diagnose ring worm

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Clinical

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How to diagnose onychomycosis

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Clinical

Take scrapings for microscopy and culture

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Treatment for fungal nail infections

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Amorolfine nail lacquer for 6 – 12 months

If resistant: oral terbinafine

Mild topical steroid - settle the inflammation and itching

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Precautions for terbinafine

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LFTs monitoring before and whilst taking

17
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Daktacort

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Miconazole 2% and hydrocortisone 1% cream

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Advice for ringworm

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Wear loose breathable clothing

Keep the affected area clean and dry

Avoid sharing towels, clothes and bedding

Use a separate towel for the feet with tinea pedis

Avoid scratching and spreading to other areas

Wear clean dry socks every day

19
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Tinea Incognito

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Results from the use of steroids

Steroid improves the itching and inflammation but accelerates the growth of the fungal infection by dampening the immune response in the local area

20
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Pityriasis versicolor

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(Tinea versicolour)

Lighter patches

Year 4 Dermatology (20 decks)

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