TINEA CAPITIS– SIGNIFICANCE OF TIMELY TREATMENT TO PREVENT SCARRING ALOPECIA

TINEA CAPITIS– SIGNIFICANCE OF TIMELY TREATMENT TO PREVENT SCARRING ALOPECIA

Introduction: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection frequently observed in children. Microsporum spp and Trichophyton spp are the main etiological agents. Case report: We report the case of a five-year-old boy diagnosed with tinea capitis and querion with subsequent development of large ci...

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Main Authors: Sandrina Carvalho, Susana Carvalho, Glória Velho, Manuela Selores
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centro Hospitalar do Porto 2016-09-01
Series:Nascer e Crescer
Subjects:
alopécia
prevenção
querion
tinha do couro cabeludo
Online Access:http://revistas.rcaap.pt/nascercrescer/article/view/10082
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Summary:Introduction: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection frequently observed in children. Microsporum spp and Trichophyton spp are the main etiological agents. Case report: We report the case of a five-year-old boy diagnosed with tinea capitis and querion with subsequent development of large cicatricial alopecia despite treatment with oral griseofulvin. Conclusion: The treatment of tinea capitis is simple and effective. Timely identification and treatment are essential to prevent the formation of a cicatricial alopecia, often disturbing for the patient.
ISSN:0872-0754
0872-0754

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