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Infection Type | Clinical Test | Management |
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Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) | KOH (Potassium Hydroxide) Test, Skin Scraping, Fungal Culture | Topical antifungals (e.g., clotrimazole, terbinafine), Oral antifungals for severe cases |
Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot) | KOH Test, Clinical examination | Topical antifungals (e.g., terbinafine, miconazole), Proper foot hygiene, Keep feet dry |
Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch) | Clinical diagnosis, KOH Test | Topical antifungals (e.g., terbinafine), Keep the groin area clean and dry |
Tinea Capitis | Wood’s Lamp Examination, Fungal Culture, KOH Test | Oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin, terbinafine), Antifungal shampoos |
Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus) | Nail Clipping and Fungal Culture, KOH Test | Oral antifungals (e.g., terbinafine, itraconazole), Topical treatments (for mild cases) |
Candidiasis | Clinical diagnosis, KOH Test | Topical antifungals (e.g., nystatin, clotrimazole), Oral antifungals for extensive cases |
Early diagnosis and proper management are crucial to prevent the spread of cutaneous fungal infections and avoid complications.