Management of ring worm infections/Tinea corporis

Welcome to our channel! In this video, we dive into everything you need to know about Tinea infections, commonly known as ringworm. From clinical features to effective treatments, we cover it all!

Topics Covered:

🩺 Clinical Features:

Initial Symptoms: Learn how Tinea Corporis begins with pruritic, circular or oval, red or darkened, scaling patches or plaques.
Progression: Understand how the infection spreads outward, with central clearing and an active, raised border remaining.
Characteristic Appearance: Discover why it creates a ring-shaped plaque, giving it the common name "ringworm."
🔍 Diagnosis:

Physical examination tips for recognizing dermatophyte infections.
Primary diagnostic method using potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation with skin scrapings.
💊 Treatment Options:

Topical Therapy: Effective antifungal agents such as Azoles, Allylamines, Butenafine, Ciclopirox, and Tolnaftate.
Oral Therapy: Recommended for extensive or stubborn infections, including medications like Terbinafine, Itraconazole, Fluconazole, and Griseofulvin.
🔬 Complications:

Understanding secondary bacterial infections and Tinea Incognito due to misdiagnosis.
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