Tinea manuum


RINGWORM infection most often caused by Tinea rubrum, usually found together with a foot infection. The condition is characterized by thickened outer skin of palms and fingers, especially in the creases of the skin.

Treatment. New topical imidazole anti-fungals are the treatment of choice, but topical agents alone don't usually cure this problem; an oral antifungal drug (such as griseofulvin, terbinafine, or ketoconazole) is usually required for between two to three months.

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