Tinea (Fungal Skin Infections)

Question 1

Tinea of the scalp

Answer 1

Tinea Capitis

Question 2

Tinea of the trunk, legs or arms

Answer 2

Tinea corporis

Question 3

Tinea of the feet

Answer 3

Tinea Pedis

Question 4

What are some complications of tinea capitis?

Answer 4

1. Scarring alopecia
2. Kerion - untreated tinea capitis that leads to a raised, spongy, pustular mass.

Question 5

What is the most common cause of tinea capitis?

Answer 5

Trichophyton tonsurans.

Question 6

What is another cause of tinea capitis that is aquired from cats or dogs?

Answer 6

Microsporum canis

Question 7

How do you diagnose tinea capitis?

Answer 7

1. Scalp scrapings
2. Lesions due to Microsporum canis green fluorescence under Wood’s lamp.

Question 8

How do you manage tinea capitis?

Answer 8

Topical ketoconazole shampoo should be given for the first two weeks to reduce transmission

• Trichophyton tonsurans - Terbinafine
• Microsporum canis - Griseofulvin

Question 9

What are the most common causes of tinea corporis (ringworm)

Answer 9

• Trichophyton rubrum
• Trichophyton verrucosum

Question 10

What can tinea corporis be treated with?

Answer 10

Oral fluconazole

Question 11

What is the common cause of tinea pedis (athletes foot)

Answer 11

The fungus Trichophyton

Question 12

What is the treatment for tinea pedis?

Answer 12

First line - topical imidazole, undecenoate or terbinafine.