Tinea Corporis or Tinea

Characteristic Features:

• Ring - shaped lesions with an advancing scaly border and central
• Microscopic examination of scrapings or culture confirms the diagnosis
• The lesions are often on exposed areas of the body such as the face and arms
• A history of exposure to an infected pet ( who may have scaly rash or patches of alopecia ) may occasionally be obtained , usually indicating Microsporum infection .
• Trichophyton rubrum is the most common pathogen , usually representing extension onto the trunk or extremities of tinea cruris , pedis , or manuum .

Prevention

Treat infected household pets ( Microsporum infections ) .

To prevent recurrences, the use of foot powder and keeping feet dry by wearing sandals , or changing socks can be useful.

Treatment

A. Local Measures

• Lamisil / Cutis ( terbinafine ) cream apply on the effected part twice daily .
• Butenafine, econazole, miconazole, and clotrimazole, can also be used.
• Treatment should be continued for 1-2 weeks after clinical clearing.
• Betamethasone dipropionate with clotrimazole (Lotrisone ) is not recommended . Long - term improper use may result in side effects from the high potency corticosteroid component, especially in body folds.

B. Systemic Measures

• Cap- Rolac (Itraconazole) 100mg, 2 capsules PO x OD for one week ' OR '
• Tab- Lamisil / Cutis / Terbisil (Terbinafine) 250mg 1 tablet POX OD for 1 month.