This group of topical fungal infections commonly affects athletes, particularly wrestlers. They are classified by site of infection: Tinea capitis involves the scalp and hairline; ti...
Primary treatment for tinea corporis, cruris, and pedis is with topical antifungal agents. Primary treatment for tinea capitis is oral antifungal agents.
Initial treatment also may ...
Wrestling return to play:
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): A minimum of 2 wk of systemic antifungal therapy is required for scalp lesions. A minimum of 72 hr of topica...
All areas of tinea infection need to be treated simultaneously to reduce risk of reinfection.
Prevention strategies can reduce the risk to the participant and others.
Consider oral fluco...
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