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Dermatology Online Journal, 2016 Tinea capitis is caused by dermatophyte fungi that utilize keratin as a nutrient source. Scalp erythema, scaling, andcrusting are typical signs of this disease. Although most commonly seen in prepubescent children, tinea capitis can occur in adults.Endothrix tinea capitis owing to Trichophyton tonsurans commonly produces generalized scaling and ...
Auchus, Isabella C +4 more
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A clinico-mycological study of tinea capitis
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2012 Tinea capitis is the dermatophytosis of the scalp and hair. It is predominant in children especially in the tropical region. The epidemiology and etiology of tinea capitis keeps changing with time and varies considerably with respect to geography and ...
B Ashvith Shetty +7 more
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A Current Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Tinea Capitis [PDF]
Journal of Clinical MedicineTinea capitis is a dermatophyte scalp infection with a marked prevalence among the pediatric population. However, in the last few years, its epidemiology has changed due to increasing population migration worldwide.
Liliana Gabriela Popa +2 more
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Trichoscopic Study on Tinea Capitis: A Hospital Based Study
Nepal Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2022 Introduction: Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp and hair shaft, most commonly observed in children. Trichoscopy is nonivasive tool which helps in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of tinea capitis. Objectives: This study
Anisha Joshi +5 more
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Infection and Drug ResistanceZeyu Huang,1 Mingyan Chen,1 Yang Peng,1 Ruzhi Zhang2 1Department of Dermatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical ...
Huang Z, Chen M, Peng Y, Zhang R
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Trichoscopy of Tinea Capitis: A Systematic Review
Dermatology and Therapy, 2020 Introduction An increased incidence of tinea capitis has been observed over the last few decades. Trichoscopy is a non-invasive, in-office method helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis in patients with hair loss and inflammatory hair disorders ...
Anna Waśkiel-Burnat +5 more
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Tinea capitis outbreak and other superficial mycosis in an urban community of Medellín [PDF]
Biomedica, 2023 Introduction. Dermatophytoses are superficial fungal infections of the keratinized epithelium like tinea capitis. The latte mainly affects school-vulnerable populations.
Sterling NA +6 more
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A prospective study of tinea capitis in children: making the diagnosis easier with a dermoscope
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Introduction Tinea capitis is a scalp infection caused by different fungi. Etiological diagnosis is based on suggestive clinical findings and confirmation depends on the fungus growth in culture.
Niema Aqil +5 more
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The Spectrum of Dermatological Disorders Among Primary School Children in Dar es Salaam. [PDF]
, 2010 \ud Dermatologic disorders are common in many countries but the spectrum varies greatly. Many studies have reported a significant burden of skin diseases in school children.
Ewaldo V Komba +7 more
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The Pattern, Risk Factors and Clinico-Aetiological Correlate of Tinea Capitis Among the Children in a Tropical Community Setting of Osogbo, South-Western Nigeria [PDF]
Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases, 2011 Background and study aim: Tinea. capitis is an important infective dermatologic disease of worldwide distribution among children. Its frequency is increasing especially in the developing world, and has become an endemic disease in some places.
Olaniyi Onayemi +2 more
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