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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==

Revisión del 08:42 18 feb 2015

Background

  • Infection caused by dermatophytes that feed on keratin

Diagnosis

Tinea Capitis
  • Scaly, variable pruritus
  • Patchy alopecia

Differential Diagnosis

Tinea Types

Neonatal rashes visual diagnosis

Treatment

  • Griseofulvin 20-25mg/kg/d or BID
    • Usually requires 8wk of tx
  • Selenium or ketoconazole shampoos are adjunct tx
  • Okay for child to go to school

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