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[Tinea capitis in elderly women: a report of 4 cases]
L Morell1, M J Fuente, A Boada
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, España. laiamorell@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Tinea capitis is a condition usually found only in children. However, its epidemiological profile has changed in recent decades, with regard to age at onset and the causative microorganisms. We report the cases of 4 women over 65 years of age diagnosed with tinea capitis. One presented plaques of alopecia with desquamation and the other 3 developed crusted inflammatory lesions. Cultures were positive for Trichophyton tonsurans (2 patients), Trichophyton rubrum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. The relative rarity of tinea capitis in the elderly and the frequently atypical presentation in this age group can delay diagnosis, leading to irreversible sequelae and increasing the risk of contagion. Fungal culture should be included in the study of persistent, atypical dermatoses of the scalp, particularly in the elderly.
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