terbinafine for tinea corporis

My son is a competitive wrestler and picked up tinea corporis and tinea capitis about five weeks ago. Lamisil reduced, but couldn't completely clear the tinea corporis, so his pediatrician prescribed econzole nitrate cream which has pretty much killed it. However, the tinea capitis which started at his scalp line has migrated into his hair. Our pediatrician didn't feel comfortable prescribing oral medication, so we went to a dermatologist who gave him Griseofulvin.

I remember having used their towel there.they looks like tinea corporis patches but they are itchy when i go in the sun.And they seem to be more noticeable while i'm in the sun.can you please help me treat this please?Thank you.

Hi, The description of the rash is suggestive of Tinea or Ringworm. Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis) which may occur on any part of the body. The rash produced by this infection is most easily identifiable as enlarging raised red rings with a central area of healing (ringworm). The affected areas may be associated with flaking, rippling, peeling, or cracking skin. This infection responds well to topical (applied on the skin) treatment.

- Tinea Corporis and Tinea Cruris (I have this, all the symptoms match, although my Tinea Corporis are severe, and don't have a clean spot in between albeit a rather dark smooth one that seems like the center of all activity) - Impetigo (I have some small impetigo sores on me, not a huge concern though, I just apply fusidic acid cream on them thrice a day) What I thought I had: - Psoriasis (I thought I had Psoriasis, but Psoriasis sores don't perspire or sweat, whenever I'd apply f

What can I use to cure tinea capitis corporis and pedis after failure in clotrimazole cream,hydrocortisone,ketoconazole tabs,terbinafine tabs,miconazole,clobetasol and gentamycin cream?

Hi, The rash is probably due to Tinea cruris, a fungal infection of the skin.Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis). It causes itchy red patches.It is commonly seen in skin folds because fungi prefer warm, moist environments. In general ringworm responds well to topical treatment. Topical antifungals are applied to the lesion twice a day for at least 3 weeks.

Thank you for having this Q&A available. A couple of years ago one red hive like circle appeared the the left and below my belly button. It itched and looked like a silver dollar sized hive. It was warm to the touch, evenly red in color and was completely smooth. It lasted about as long as a mosquito bite (4 or 5 days-max), then disappeared About 6 months later the same exact hive like circle appeared in the exact same place--exactly.

My question would be is it possible for ones own tinea pedis to spread to the body(tinea corporis) through let's say dirty towels, clothes, bed sheets, etc. Also, in cases of infections like hiv is tinea more widespread/severe because I have three little circles two dime sized(one on my back and one next to my nipple) one quarter sized(upper groin area almost hitting my waistline)on my body that my doctor quickly identified as tinea.

my doctor perscribed me to terbinafine orals at 250mg once a day for 2 weeks. I have read that this does not work on versicolor is this true?

My question would be is it possible for ones own tinea pedis to spread to the body(tinea corporis) through let's say dirty towels, clothes, bed sheets, etc. Also, in cases of infections like hiv is tinea more widespread/severe because I have three little circles two dime sized(one on my back and one next to my nipple) one quarter sized(upper groin area almost hitting my waistline)on my body that my doctor quickly identified as tinea.

Dear Doctor Thanks for the time and effort you gave ! ! It's Tinea Barbae for sure ; as I've been taking Terbinafine 250 mg po for past 2 wks and the symptoms have dropped by at least 50 % ! ! Topical antifungals have had no effect.

If it looks anything like the picture here: http://www.horsezone.se/bilder/ringormM.jpg then it might well be "tinea corporis" or "dermatofytosis corporis". It is caused by one of the three fungae: Epidermophyton, Microsporum or Trichophyton. Easy to treat.

If I were looking at the photographs without history, my clinical impression would be Tinea corporis (Tinea incognito). I wonder whether this is at all related to your original diagnosis. I would do a scraping for fungus and then proceed. Regards and best wishes.

I have had tinea for at least 5 weeks. Tried Athlete's Foot cream / medicine (capsules I cannot remember name of - but 1 per day for 14 days), using Diprosone ointment for +2 weeks, Selenium Sulphide shampoo for 2 weeks (covered affected areas, allowed to dry for 1 hr and then showered off before putting on the Diprosone ointment). It is still there - mainly two areas on my chest on which I am now using Betadine. Is this time span normal.

Best to get a scraping for fungus, since it could well be Tinea corporis.

thank you for the reply. Could this still be tinea versicolor when a scratch test did not show this? (this is what the dermatologist also thought, Even though there was nothing found in the scratch test, And had me take an oral medication as well as topical cremes but nothing worked). For people who have tinea versicolor, Can they have it and then it goes away (so does not show up on the test) but still have the spots as side effects?

Hello, For these red itchy circular spots, tinea corporis should be ruled out which is a fungal infection. I suggest you to get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings done to confirm the diagnosis. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.

You must get an allergy test done, either a skin test or RAST, to know what you are allergic to. Fungal infections like tinea corporis and tinea cruris too cause whole body itching along with genital itching. Liver problems too can cause generalized itching. Worms are another cause of both anal and body itch. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

Hello, For such itchy spots on the body, tinea corporis is an important possibility and for hair, tinea capitis may cause such symptoms of itching and hair loss. Tinea capitis is contagious and can spread after direct contact with someone who has the condition, or if you touch contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. Diagnosis is by clinical examination of the scalp, KOH examination of the skin scrapings as well as a skin lesion biopsy with microscopic examination.

It could be tinea corporis, which is also known as jock itch or ringworm. It's a fungal infection, and very common. The only way to know for sure is to get it checked by a doctor.

My question would be, is it possible for ones own tinea pedis to spread to the body(tinea corporis) through let's say dirty towels, clothes, bed sheets, etc? Also, why is it so different than all the examples online could it have possibly been a misdiagnoses? I have three little circles two dime sized(one on my back and one next to my nipple) one quarter sized(upper groin area almost hitting my waistline)on my body that my doctor quickly identified as tinea without any test.

I've had Tinea Vesicolor for about 7 years now. I'm 22 years old now, male and weigh 193 lbs. When I first discovered the rash, my mom took me to the hospital and the doctor gave me a prescription for Ketokonazole SHampoo 2%. After a few days this cleared up the rash which was located on my chest and left upper arm.

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