Tinea Flashcards
1
Q
Dermatophytes are able to survive on what layer of skin
A
Stratumcorneum
2
Q
Tinea CanCan be present in almost all locations except
A
Palms and soles
3
Q
Can easily resemble other diseases needs to be confirmed by
A
Lab tests including KoH potassium hydroxide wet mount preparation
4
Q
What are the three main types of tinea
A
Blistering type: wind damp
Eroded type:damp heat
Dry type: dry blood - very rare
