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Tinea Imbricata

皮肤科

Common symptoms

鳞屑、足癣、瘙痒

The pathology of disease

Tinea imbricata (elevated ringworm) has characteristic concentric/tiled rings; caused by Trichophyton concentricum. Warm humid regions; young men. Brown scaly papules expanding into polycyclic scaly plaques; intense pruritus; chronic; long hyphae on microscopy.

Common Symptoms

Scale; tinea pedis; pruritus

Causes and Pathogenesis

(1) Etiology: T. concentricum. (2) Pathogenesis: race susceptibility; close contact not contagious; moist skin favors; occlusive clothing raises temp/humidity; initial small brown spots → rings with gray-white thin scales; central rupture, peripheral adhesion, inward free edge.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Treat hand/foot/groin/nail/scalp tinea; avoid contact with patients/infected animals; disinfect tubs/towels; daycare hygiene.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.