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1
Q

What is tinea?

A

A skin infection with a dermatophyte fungus

2
Q

What are the types of tinea?

A

Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
Tinea pedis

3
Q

What is tinea capitis?

A

Infection of the scalp with a dermatophyte fungus

4
Q

Who commonly gets tinea capitis?

A

Children

5
Q

What are the features of tinea capitis?

A

Localised alopecia
Scaling
Inflammation
Kerion = inflamed mass

6
Q

How is tinea capitis diagnosed?

A

Microscopy + culture

7
Q

How is tinea capitis managed?

A

Oral antifungals

Ketoconazole shampoo

8
Q

What is tinea corporis also known as?

A

Ringworm

9
Q

What are the features of ringworm?

A

Well defined annular lesions

Itchy

10
Q

Where does ring worm affect?

A

Trunk
Legs
Arms

11
Q

How is ringworm managed?

A

Topical antifungals

12
Q

What is tinea pedis also known as?

A

Athletes foot

13
Q

What are the features of tinea pedis?

A

Scaling/fissuring of the skin

Itchy

14
Q

How is tinea pedis managed?

A

Topical antifungals