Tinea Flashcards by Ella Knight | Brainscape

Q

What is tinea?

A

A skin infection with a dermatophyte fungus

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What are the types of tinea?

A

Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
Tinea pedis

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What is tinea capitis?

A

Infection of the scalp with a dermatophyte fungus

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Who commonly gets tinea capitis?

A

Children

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What are the features of tinea capitis?

A

Localised alopecia
Scaling
Inflammation
Kerion = inflamed mass

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How is tinea capitis diagnosed?

A

Microscopy + culture

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How is tinea capitis managed?

A

Oral antifungals

Ketoconazole shampoo

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What is tinea corporis also known as?

A

Ringworm

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What are the features of ringworm?

A

Well defined annular lesions

Itchy

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Where does ring worm affect?

A

Trunk
Legs
Arms

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How is ringworm managed?

A

Topical antifungals

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What is tinea pedis also known as?

A

Athletes foot

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What are the features of tinea pedis?

A

Scaling/fissuring of the skin

Itchy

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How is tinea pedis managed?

A

Topical antifungals

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