Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

Tinea capitis, a condition common in children but rare in adults, is caused by an infection of the scalp with a dermatophyte fungus. 17-21 It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in ...

Tinea capitis has a worldwide distribution. The disease predominantly affects children aged 1 to 10 years, but infections in adults are occasionally seen. These infections can spread among family ...

Tinea capitis is themost common fungal infection in children and is most often caused by T. tonsurans. Griseofulvin remains the most common treatment of tinea capitis. Alternatives include terbinafine ...