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Tinea capitis in adults.

L Terragni, A Lasagni, A Oriani

    Mycoses
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is uncommon in adults, but this study investigated its occurrence in the elderly. It found varied lesions, a striking female predominance, and that common childhood fungi can infect adult scalps.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Mycology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is typically a pediatric fungal infection.
    • Its occurrence in adults, particularly the elderly, is considered unusual.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze etiological, epidemiological, and clinical data of tinea capitis cases in the elderly.
    • To explore factors predisposing adults to scalp fungal infections.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and causative agents of tinea capitis in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 15 years of tinea capitis cases in the elderly.
    • Identification and characterization of isolated dermatophytes.
    • Clinical and epidemiological data collection.

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    Main Results:

    • Tinea capitis in the elderly presents with highly variable and often atypical lesions.
    • A significant female predominance was observed in adult cases.
    • All dermatophytes isolated from children with tinea capitis were also found to cause infection in adults.

    Conclusions:

    • Tinea capitis can occur in the elderly, presenting with diverse clinical manifestations.
    • The reasons for the observed female preponderance in adult scalp ringworm remain unclear.
    • The spectrum of dermatophytes causing tinea capitis in children is consistent with those found in adults.