期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：4
页码：2312-2315
DOI：10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I4.310
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：Introduction:Tinea corporis is an anthropophilic dermatophyte distributed worldwide and is responsible for external mycosis with various clinical manifestations. We report a typical case of tinea corporis in an adult.Tinea corporis is a fungal infection that causes infections. The rash is usually painful and round, with clear skin in the middle. The appearance of the ring gives it its name. No worm is involved.Tinea corporis is spread by fungal seeds that come out of sick skin. It is warm, moist nature helps to transfer, as do share forms of bedding, towels, and blankets. Tinea pedis, a dermatophyte disease, can spread to other body parts. The incubation period is 7-21 days. In healthy, the dermatophyte infects and extends through the skin's stratum corneum, but it cannot enter deeper layers. Patient history: A22 year male visited in dermatologyOPD by doctor's advice. The patient was admitted to the dermatology ward in rural Hospital with the complaint of multiple itching over the toe and upper arm since2weeks ago. When the patient develops itching back and upper limbs. The itching was moderate intensity—no complaint of fluid field lesion, no complaint of fever. Primary diagnosis, treatment interventions, and outcome: This case of tinea corporis was detected after a physical examination and a medical examination. The client was treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and ointment. Also, provided protein supplements, the patient's general condition was moderate. Nursing Management:Administered IV fluids, antibiotics, anti-inflammatorymedications, vitamin supplement antifungal and analgesics, monitored vital signs for two hours and administered medication as per doctor's order. Conclusion:Timely treatment and management of tinea corporis can help control the infection.
