Fungal Infections: Tinea Corporis/Capitis


Tinea corporis / capitis is an infection of the body/scalp caused by fungus

Signs and Symptoms:
  • Pruritus
  • Ring-shaped (ringworm)
  • Erythematous
  • Scaling plaques
Treatments:
  1. Tinea corporis: topical anti-fungal
  2. Tinea capitis and tinea unguium (nail infection): oral anti-fungals

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