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dermatophyte fungal infections
Three main types - 
    tinea capitis - scalp
    tinea corporis - trunk, legs or arms
    tinea pedis - feet

''Tinea capitis'' (scalp ringworm)
    may cause scarring alopecia  (kids)
    if untreated a raised, pustular, spongy/boggy mass called a kerion may form
    commonly Trichophyton tonsurans (UK/USA)
    ? Microsporum canis (from cats/dogs) - fluoresce under Wood's lamp (unlike T tonsurans)
    most useful investigation - scalp scrapings
    //management// - oral antifungals: terbinafine (TT) or griseofulvin (MC) 
    give topical ketoconazole shampoo for 2/52 to reduce transmission

''Tinea corporis'' (ringworm)
    causes - Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton verrucosum (cattle)
    well-defined annular, erythematous lesions with pustules and papules
    may be treated with oral fluconazole

''Tinea pedis'' (athlete's foot)
    characterised by itchy, peeling skin between the toes
    common in adolescence