Pediatric Cutaneous Fungal Infections - Dermatology

Take Home Points: Pediatric
Cutaneous Fungal Infections
Always do a diagnostic test (KOH prep and/or fungal culture)
when a child presents with a scaling rash concerning for
fungal infection.
Tinea capitis is common in inner city African American
children, and is commonly transmitted via fomites or animals.
Topical agents are ineffective in the management of tinea
capitis (oral griseofulvin and terbinafine granules are first line).
Diaper dermatitis may happen through a variety of
mechanisms including irritant, inflammatory, and infectious.
Wet and dirty diapers that are not changed on a regular basis
are associated with an increased incidence of diaper
dermatitis.