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Tinea capitis in The Netherlands (Rotterdam area)
A H van der Willigen1, A P Oranje, S de Weerdt-van Ameijden
1Department of Dermato-Venerology (Pediatric Dermatology), Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Mycoses
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study on tinea capitis in children found Trichophyton violaceum to be the most common cause. Immigrant children, particularly from Morocco, represented the largest affected group.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Mycology
Background:
- Tinea capitis is a common superficial fungal infection of the scalp.
- Understanding causative agents and risk factors is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the occurrence and treatment of tinea capitis in children.
- To identify common pathogens and associated clinical presentations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of pediatric dermatology out-patient cases from 1977-1988.
- Diagnosis confirmed by potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation and fungal culture.
- Analysis of patient demographics and clinical features.
Main Results:
- 64 children diagnosed with tinea capitis.
- Trichophyton violaceum (43%) was the most frequent pathogen, followed by Microsporum canis (27%).
- 61% of cases involved immigrant children from Morocco; 27% were linked to zoophilic dermatophytes.
Conclusions:
- Trichophyton violaceum is a predominant cause of tinea capitis in this pediatric population.
- Immigration status and exposure to zoophilic fungi are significant factors.
- Seborrheic dermatitis-like presentation occurred in 43% of cases.