Last Updated: 2021-10-15
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: 1F28.Y
Guinea pig fungus.
Dermatophyte infection on the face.
Pathogens: T. mentagrophytes, M. canis (zoophilic), T. rubrum (anthropophilic).
Especially children and adolescents.
If zoophilic dermatophytes are detected, all animals with which there has been contact should be examined.
Examination of other persons in the household.
Topical Therapy
Terbinafin cream (Terbinafin® cream 1%)
Ketoconazole cream (Nizoral® cream 2%)
Amorolfine cream (Loceryl® 0.25% cream)
Griseofulvin cream: not available in Switzerland
Bifonazole cream: not available in Switzerland
Econazole cream (Pevaryl® cream 1%)
Ketoconazole-containing shampoo (Ketozol® shampoo, Keto-med® shampoo, Lur® shampoo, Nizoral® shampoo): leave in for 5-10 minutes.
Shampoo containing Ciclopirox (Sebiprox®-Shampoo): leave in for 5-10 minutes.
Systemic Therapy
Terbinafin (Lamisil®, Myconormin®) p.o. 250 mg 1x per day for 6 weeks
Alternative: itraconazole (e.g. Sporanox®) p.o. 200 mg 1x per day for 7 days
Children:
In general, bedding and cuddly toys should also be washed at at least 60°C. In case of additional onychomycosis, appropriate diagnostics and therapy should be initiated.
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