#Tinea Corporis
-Patient has been advised to keep the affected area dry.
-Will treat with topical antifungal. Duration of treatment = two weeks or one week after lesion disappears.
-Rx: Econazole topical 1% cream. Apply QD x 2wk or one wk after lesion disappears.
-F/u in two wks.
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-Econazole topical (Spectazole) is pediatrician Dr. Go’s preferred antifungal for treating tinea corporis.
-I have used Ketoconazole 2% cream to treat tinea corporis with my PD. Also used it to treat a mild version of tinea capitis in a 6 yo male w/ Sorci. If it doesn’t work, tx w/ oral med.
