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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 749_Fungal skin infections, Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Medical referral, Round lesions with central clearings, erythema, scaling on trunk? No Medical referral, Obtain medical/medication history. Review history of symptoms, appearance of lesion(s) & affected body areas. Lesions characteristic of fungal infection?, Feet involved? No Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, poorly demarcated lesions?, Feet involved? Yes See next algorithm, Tinea corporis likely: antifungal agent 2x/day for 4 weeks + nondrug measures Symptoms resolved?, Exclusions for self-treatment? No Feet involved?, Symptoms resolved? No Medical referral, Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, well- demarcated lesions? No Round lesions with central clearings, erythema, scaling on trunk?, Lesions characteristic of fungal infection? Yes Exclusions for self-treatment?, Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, well- demarcated lesions? Yes Tinea cruris likely: antifungal agent 2x/day for 2 weeks + nondrug measures, Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, poorly demarcated lesions? No Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, well- demarcated lesions?, Symptoms resolved? Yes Continue good skin hygiene; keep skin dry., Tinea cruris likely: antifungal agent 2x/day for 2 weeks + nondrug measures Symptoms resolved?, Groin area primarily involved with erythematous, poorly demarcated lesions? Yes Medical referral, Round lesions with central clearings, erythema, scaling on trunk? Yes Tinea corporis likely: antifungal agent 2x/day for 4 weeks + nondrug measures, Scaling, itching skin lesions Obtain medical/medication history. Review history of symptoms, appearance of lesion(s) & affected body areas., Lesions characteristic of fungal infection? No Assess probable cause; recommend appropriate treatment approach