Medical Surgical Nursing

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Tenia Cruris (Groin)



  • Begins with small, red scaling patches, which spread to form circular elevated


plaques, very pruritic



  • Clusters of pustules may be seen around borders.

  • Local application of Tolnaftate liquid

  • Wet compresses or sitz baths may be soothing


Tenia Pedis (athlete's foot)



  • Between toes and soles of the feet

  • Maceration and fissuring between toes

  • May have pinhead vesicles

  • Oral Griseofulvin

  • Antifungal powder

  • Eliminate heat and perspiration by clean light socks, well ventilated shoes, avoidance


of occlusive shoes



  • Soak feet in vinegar and water solution.


Nondermatophyte Infections Candidiasis



  • Yeast fungal infection

  • Glistening, fiery red or moist pink, beefy red with satellite pustules, severe
    itching/burning

  • Sites: skin folds/groin area, oral-thrush, diaper rash

  • Teach prevention and management

  • Disposable diapers or cloth diapers without rubber pants, Change as soon as soiled

  • Exposure to open air, apply ointments (zinc oxide), avoid over washing, caution with


perfumed soaps

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