Tinea Manum Characteristics Quiz
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Which statement about tinea manum is not true?

  • Is typically associated with painful, red, swollen proximal nail fold
  • May extend on the dorsal hand and distal finger nail
  • Is asymmetrical
  • Heals with mometason furoate ointment (correct)
  • What is a common characteristic of tinea manum?

  • It typically presents without pain or swelling
  • It often involves the soles of the feet
  • It is usually symmetrical in appearance
  • It is associated with painful, red, swollen proximal nail fold (correct)
  • Which of the following options reflects a common associated feature of tinea manum?

  • Manifestation of vascular lesions around the knuckles
  • Associated with infection solely on the finger pads
  • Typically extends onto the dorsal hand and distal nail (correct)
  • Involvement of the palms without any other areas
  • Which option describes a true characteristic of tinea manum?

    <p>It is often associated with scaly, fissured soles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is least likely to be associated with tinea manum?

    <p>Heals effectively with antifungal creams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Tinea manuum characteristics

    Tinea manuum, a fungal infection of the hand, often presents with symptoms like painful, red, swollen proximal nail fold, asymmetric involvement, scaly and fissured soles with lateral feet involvement, and possible spread to the dorsal hand and distal fingernail.

    Tinea manuum treatment

    Mometason furoate ointment, a topical corticosteroid, is effective in treating tinea manuum.

    Tinea manuum asymmetry

    Tinea manuum is usually asymmetrical, meaning it appears on one hand more than the other.

    Tinea manuum foot involvement

    Tinea manuum can involve the soles of the feet, often presenting as scaly and fissured skin with lateral involvement.

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    Tinea manuum spread to the fingernails

    Tinea manuum can spread to the dorsal hand and affect the distal fingernail.

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    Tinea Manum Characteristics

    • Tinea manum does not always present with painful, red, swollen proximal nail fold. This is incorrect.
    • Tinea manum can be treated with mometason furoate ointment.
    • Tinea manum is typically characterized as asymmetrical.
    • Tinea manum can manifest alongside scaly, fissured soles and involve the lateral feet.
    • The infection can extend to the dorsal hand and distal fingernail.

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    Test your knowledge on the characteristics of Tinea manum. This quiz explores its symptoms, treatment options, and manifestations on the skin and nails. Understand the clinical features and associated conditions of this fungal infection.

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