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Tinea Pedis and Cruris

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What is a common predisposing factor for Tinea manuum?

Maceration between fingers or under rings or wrist watches (correct)

Poor immune system

Trauma to the palmar skin

Genetic predisposition

Which of the following is a common feature of Tinea cruris?

Erythematous plaques with sharp margins (correct)

Papular lesions

Pustular lesions

Bullous lesions

What is the most common location of Tinea manuum?

Dominant hand (correct)

Both hands equally

Non-dominant hand

Feet

What is the most common source of infection for Tinea cruris?

Autogenous from the foot Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of Tinea pedis?

Onychomycosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site of invasion for Onychomycosis?

Free edge of the nail Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for difficulty in diagnosing tinea in some patients?

Suppressed inflammatory changes due to corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measures is NOT a preventive measure for tinea?

Taking antibiotics regularly Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of topical antifungal treatment for localized cutaneous dermatophyte infections?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions typically requires oral treatment?

Onychomycosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a site of Candida carriage?

Hair Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a role of Candida albicans in the body?

Commensal Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual age group affected by Tinea capitis?

Predominantly preadolescent children Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the scaly ringworm type of Tinea capitis?

Patches of partial alopecia with fine scaling and sharp margin Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the type of Tinea capitis that is caused by zoophilic species and is characterized by a painful inflammatory mass?

Kerion Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the lesions in Tinea corporis?

Annular lesion with a scaly raised border and central clearing Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature of Tinea corporis and Tinea capitis?

Both are asymptomatic Signup and view all the answers

What is the common complication of Kerion?

Lymphadenopathy Signup and view all the answers