Management of tinea capitis in childhood

Bennàssar, Antoni; Grimalt, Ramón

doi:10.2147/ccid.s7992

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“…While hyphae + arthrospore positive result shows more chronic infection. 15 Whereas 15 This also supports that 33.3% of tinea capitis patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya suffered from grey patch type tinea capitis.…”

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Profile of patients with tinea capitis

2019

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Tinea capitis is dermatophyte infection of the scalp and hair, affecting mainly prepubertal children. Its incidence has increased over the last decades. If not diagnosed and treated properly, it might reach epidemic soon. This study was descriptive retrospective study which evaluated the incidence and profile of tinea capitis among patients of Micology Division, Outpatient Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology Department, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya in 2014 - 2016. There were 42 tinea capitis new cases. It was most prevalent among the age group of 5-14 years old. Male was more common. The most common main complaint was itching. The most frequent predisposing factor was cat exposure. Squama was the most prevalent efflorescence. KOH examination data showed that 57.1% patients were arthrospore positive and 66.7% were positive in Wood lamp examination. Culture was done among 24 patients with positive result of 52.4% and Microsporum canis as the most prevalent dermatophytes. There were 33.3% patients diagnosed with grey patch type. The most common treatment was oral griseofulvin. Follow-ups were done to all patients but only 64.3% who visited back.

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“…9 Treatment A summary of treatments for tinea can be found in Table 6. 3,15,26,32 Hepatic injury related to long-term use of oral antifungals is generally not a prohibitive factor. The safety profile of terbinafine makes this the preferred agent in most circumstances.…”

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More Than Skin Deep: Dermatologic Conditions in Athletes

Pujalte

Costa

Clapp

et al. 2022

Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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Context: Athletes are a unique group of patients whose activities, particularly in high-contact sports such as wrestling and football, place them at high risk of developing skin conditions. The correct diagnosis of sports dermatoses requires familiarity with their clinical characteristics. It is critical that primary care physicians recognize the most common skin disorders to provide prompt treatment and prevent transmission. Evidence Acquisition: The Mayo Clinic library obtained articles from 2012 onward related to dermatologic conditions in athletes. Study Design: Review article. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Results: Dermatologic diseases in athletes are often infectious and contagious due to close-contact sports environments. Sports-related dermatoses include bacterial infections, such as impetigo, ecthyma, folliculitis, abscesses, furuncles, carbuncles, erysipelas, and cellulitis; fungal infections, such as tinea and intertrigo; viral infections, such as herpes, verrucae, and molluscum contagiosum; and noninfectious conditions, such as acne, blisters, and contact dermatitis. Conclusion: This article aims to address the manifestations of the most common cutaneous diseases in athletes on the first primary care visit. It discusses the appropriate tests and most recent evidence-based treatments for each ailment. It also addresses return-to-play recommendations related to the guidelines and regulations of selected sports organizations in the United States. Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT): C.

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“…Adult tinea capitis may have atypical clinical presentations 2–4 . The causative pathogens in children and adults belong to two genera: Trichophyton and Microsporum 5 . The clinical manifestations are characterized by an erythematous and scaly plaques, itching, suppurative swelling with purulent discharge, areas of alopecia, and regional lymphadenopathy.…”

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Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: A case report and review of literature

Gheisari,

Zahedi,

Al‐Zubaidi

2023

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Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp in children. It is an uncommon infection in adults and usually affects postmenopausal women and immunocompromised patients. We report an immunocompetent elderly female with inflammatory tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum and review the literature for the past 5 years to describe the disease, its epidemiologic characteristics, dermatophyte species involved and treatment options used. The total number of cases was 11, including 8 women and 3 men, with an average age of 48.36. The most commonly isolated dermatophyte was Trichophyton tonsurans, and most cases were treated successfully with oral terbinafine with no side effects. In our case, the diagnosis was established by direct examination, culture and histological examination. Remedy with itraconazole and prednisolone was very successful. Early diagnosis of tinea capitis in adults is necessary to provide early treatment and minimize sequelae of the disease.

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Management of tinea capitis in childhood

Cited by 30 publications

References 55 publications

Profile of patients with tinea capitis

Profile of patients with tinea capitis

More Than Skin Deep: Dermatologic Conditions in Athletes

Tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton violaceum in an immunocompetent elderly patient: A case report and review of literature

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