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Timmy is a 6-year-old male who presents with a 1week history of an annular lesion on...

Timmy is a 6-year-old male who presents with a 1week history of an annular lesion on his left forearm. The lesion has raised edges and a slightly scaly cleared center. You diagnose him with ringworm (tinea corporis).

1. What is your plan of care for the treatment of tinea corporis?

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Tinea corporis is a superficial dermatophyte infection characterized by inflammatory or noninflammatory lesions on the skin region other than scalp,palms,groin and sole.

CAUSES:

Tinea corporis caused by a tiny fungus.This type of organism live on superficial surface and they can induce rash and infection.

PLAN OF CARE FOR THE TREATMENT :

1.Medical management

For limited disease use topical terbinafine for 6 weeks.

For more extensive terbinafine 250-500 mg/day for 2-6 weeks and itraconazole 100-200 mg/day for 2-4 weeks.

2.Natural treatment

  • Use to clean soapy water
  • Apply apple cider vinegar
  • Aloe vera
  • Turmeric

3.Nursing management

  • Administer prescribed medication as per physician order .
  • Instruct to the client use a clean towel and wash clothes daily.
  • Instruct to the client thoroughly dry all skin area and skin folds that retain moisture.
  • Encourage the client to wear clean cotton clothing.
  • Wash hand before and after touching the infected area.
  • Instruct the client to be careful around pet and pet objects.

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