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Tinea (general tapeworm)
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Tinea (general tapeworm)
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Fungal infection of the skin
May affect any area of the skin on the body
Symptoms may include a red circular rash with raised edges
More common on the groin areas in males and on the scalp in children
Spread by direct contact from infected person or animal or contaminated soil
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
May be mild to severe
Treatments
General therapy
Tinea is contagious and spreads by skin to skin contact
Wash hands often
Wash and dry area completely
Use medicine as stated on label, may need to continue for 2 to 4 weeks
Change socks and underwear daily
Wear loose fitted clothing
For large areas of blisters, apply compresses soaked in Burow’s solution
Over-the-counter pain medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage)
Topical
Ciclopirox
Econazole
Miconazole
Terbinafine
Clotrimazole
Tolnaftate
Oral medicine
Ketoconazole
Terbinafine
Precautions and Avoidances
Avoid excessive sweating
Avoid wearing thick clothing for long periods of time in hot, humid weather
Do not share clothing, towels or hairbrushes, sports equipment and sheets with others
Do not borrow items from others
Wash clothes in hot water with a fungicidal soap
Apply talcum or other drying powder to affected area daily
Avoid wearing tight underwear, pants or panty hose
Wear protective footwear in locker rooms, shower rooms, and public bathing areas
Shower after any contact sport
If you have athlete’s foot, put socks on before underwear
Limit use of gyms and swimming pools
Disinfect any sports equipment after use
Have pets treated if they have ringworm
Seek medical ATTENTION if:
You have a rash that does not heal within 2 to 4 weeks
Rash covers a large area of the body or is severe
If redness, swelling, drainage or fever occurs
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