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Tinea Corporis

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Other Names

  • Tinea corporis gladiatorum

Background


Pathophysiology

  • Tiniea rubrum is the most common cause
  • Tinea tonsurans

Risk Factors


Differential Diagnosis


Clinical Features


Evaluation

  • Primarily clinical
  • KOH prep is diagnostic test of choice

Classification


Management

  • Topical antifungal
  • Oral antifungals

Return to Play

  • Topical treatment with an anti-fungal drug for at least 72 hours
  • Coverage by a gas-permeable bandage during competition

Complications


See Also


References

Created by:
John Kiel on 23 June 2019 01:15:23
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4 July 2019 19:09:35
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