Answers to Dermatophile questions

From questions on page 106. ANSWER TO Question 1 The answer is (D), kerion. This is a manifestation of tinea capitis, ringworm of the scalp. It can occur in more severe cases and in the very young, resulting in a boggy mass on the scalp with loss of hair. Diagnosis can be difficult as potassium hydroxide preparations can be negative in the presence of such inflammation; culture is frequently needed to prove scalp infection. Treatment must be in the form of an oral antifungal drug  indicated for tinea capitis for sufficient duration. Use of a topical antifungal shampoo is recommended concurrently to decrease spread of the disease.1 ANSWER TO Question 2 The answer is (A), alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a common, usually patchy and often unpredictable hair loss on the scalp and the body, thought to be primarily...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Journalology, Immunology (including allergy), Drugs: infectious diseases, Child health, Dermatology, Competing interests (ethics), Thyroid disease Dermatophile Source Type: research