“fungus”

Scaly Edge, annular plaque w/ central clearance & advancing border

Relevant Physiology

Etiology

Presentation

Risk factors

• Sweating predipose the body area for infection

Classifications + Specific S/S

• Tinea Capitis : scalp
• Tinea corporis: body
• Tinea cruris: groin
  • More common in male
  • “Jock itch”
• Tinea pedis: feet
  • Scaly maceration at the web spaces (4th = most common)
  • Pre-despose Cellulitis
• Tinea unguinum: nail
  • Onychomycosis
• Tinea incognito

Differential

• vs. Pityraisis Rosae: PR is scaly in the lesion

Pityriasis Rosae