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Tinea capitis in three adults.

A T Vidimos1, C Camisa, K J Tomecki

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195-0609.

International Journal of Dermatology
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
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Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults, often presenting as scalp dermatitis or alopecia. Increased clinical suspicion and diagnostic testing are crucial for accurate diagnosis in adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp, is uncommon in nonimmunocompromised adults, with an incidence below 1%.
  • Asymptomatic dermatophyte carriers in pediatric and adult populations can pose a risk of contagion.