Dermatophyte / tinea infection
- Localized skin disease → topical antifungal
- Terbinafine/azoles are common choices
- Scalp and extensive disease usually need oral therapy
- Confirm diagnosis when morphology is atypical
- Treat feet/nails reservoirs to reduce recurrence
- Avoid steroid monotherapy that masks/worsens tinea
Use at a glance
- Localized skin disease → topical antifungal
Treatment options
- Terbinafine/azoles are common choices
- Scalp and extensive disease usually need oral therapy
- Treat feet/nails reservoirs to reduce recurrence
Choosing treatment
- Confirm diagnosis when morphology is atypical
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid steroid monotherapy that masks/worsens tinea
Self-check
- Which reservoirs should be treated to reduce tinea recurrence?
Feet/nails. - Which monotherapy can mask or worsen tinea?
Steroid monotherapy that masks/worsens tinea.
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