Fungal Infections

These signs are common in all fungal infections

• they appear

  • round

  • scaly

  • raised

  • central clearing

  • itchy

Tinae Capitus with Kerion

• central clearing with well-demarcated edges

Tinea Pedis (on foot)

• erythematous area, centralized clearing, and scaly appearance

Tinae Corporis (on the body)

• Raised edges, significant scaling, round configuration

For all Tinae treatment

• Apply topical medication based on location

• No oral med needed

Psoriasis - well-defined red plaques with SILVERY SCALES

Nummular dermatitis - coin-shaped plaques that may be red, itchy, scaly

Pityriasis rosea - following viral illness, herald patch

Candidiasis - red flat rash with scalloped edges

• treatment - topical antifungals like

  • Clotrimazole, nystatin creams

Onychomycosis - thickened, yellow toenails

• treatment

  • oral terbinafine

    • check liver enzymes