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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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JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 2006 Seebacher C, Abeck D, Brasch J, et al. Tinea Capitis. Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft (JDDG).
Seebacher, Claus +16 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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Mycoses, 1995 Invasion of keratin of the hair by dermatophytes is a rare event after puberty. A study of 2200 patients affected by various mycotic cutaneous infections during 6 years of observation brought to our attention three cases of tinea capitis in adults. Confirming the studies of other authors, we also found that this disease mostly affected females.
C. Gianni +3 more
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Consensus-based Guideline on tinea capitis. [PDF]
J Dtsch Dermatol GesSummary The consensus‐based guideline developed under the auspices of the German Dermatological Society (DDG) is intended to provide physicians with a structured framework for clinical decision‐making in the management of patients with tinea capitis and to contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy, treatment adherence, and prevention. Tinea capitis is
Mayser P +19 more
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A Case of Lentigo Maligna Presenting as Repigmentation of Hair in a Scalp That Previously Underwent Radiotherapy for Tinea Capitis. [PDF]
Australas J DermatolABSTRACT Lentigo maligna has occasionally been noted to have the capacity to invade and repigment grey hairs. We present a case of a 78‐year‐old male who presented with a patch of brown hair on the vertex of the scalp in an area of previously white hair.
Kelly ML, Low K, Miller RM.
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24-day-old newborn with tinea capitis: A case report. [PDF]
Malays Fam PhysicianTinea capitis is a common childhood fungal infection that is extremely rare in newborns, with limited data available. Its clinical presentation may closely resemble that of other dermatological conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, neonatal lupus ...
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Dermatologic Clinics, 1996 Tinea capitis is dermatophytosis of the scalp hair follicles, generally producing inflammatory or noninflammatory alopecia. Infection occurs predominantly in prepubertal children older than 6 months, although infection can occur in all age groups. Tinea capitis is one of the most common infectious conditions in children, and it occurs worldwide.
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