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Tinea capitis in infants in their first year of life

Y Gilaberte1, A Rezusta, J Gil

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hospital General San Jorge, Av. Martinez de Velasco 36, 22004 Huesca, Spain. med007195@saludalia.com

The British Journal of Dermatology
|October 20, 2004
PubMed

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Tinea capitis, a fungal infection, is rare in infants but should be considered if scaling or hair loss occurs. Early diagnosis and family screening are crucial for effective management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis is a common pediatric fungal infection, yet rare in infants under one year old.
  • This study focuses on clinical, mycological, and epidemiological aspects of tinea capitis in infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinical, mycological, and epidemiological data of tinea capitis in infants under one year of age.
  • To analyze cases diagnosed in three Spanish hospitals between 1998 and 2002.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case note study was conducted.
  • Data from 10 infants diagnosed with tinea capitis were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Six boys and four girls, with a mean age of 7 months, were included.
  • Dermatophytes identified included Trichophyton tonsurans, T. verrucosum, Microsporum audouinii, and M. canis.
  • In cases involving anthropophilic dermatophytes, other family members were also infected.
  • Most infants were successfully treated with griseofulvin.

Conclusions:

  • Tinea capitis is uncommon but should be investigated in infants presenting with scaling or alopecia.
  • A comprehensive epidemiological investigation of other family members is essential for controlling the spread of infection.
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