DERMATOLOGY
FUNGAL INFECTION
PromptSwelling unresponsive to POABx
ResponseDx = Kerion (Fungal infection)
Swelling R occipital region, erythematous, loss of hair
Mgmt
Supportive (paracetamol + dose, ibuprofen)
Specific - 6-8 weeks of oral antifungal (itraconazole)
NOT antibiotics
Swelling R occipital region, erythematous, loss of hair
Mgmt
Supportive (paracetamol + dose, ibuprofen)
Specific - 6-8 weeks of oral antifungal (itraconazole)
NOT antibiotics