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Retrospective two-centre study on prepubertal children with Tinea capitis in Korea
Weon Ju Lee1, Eun Hye Lee1, Yong Jun Bang1,2
1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
Mycoses
|October 10, 2019
Summary
Tinea capitis incidence in Korean children has significantly decreased due to public health efforts and antifungals. Continuous surveillance is recommended to maintain control of this fungal infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tinea capitis is a common pediatric fungal infection.
- Korea has seen a decline in tinea capitis due to public health initiatives and oral antifungal treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in the epidemiological and mycological characteristics of tinea capitis in children under 10 in Korea.
- To assess the impact of public health interventions on tinea capitis trends.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 786 tinea capitis patients from 1989-2018.
- Data collected from Kyungpook National University Hospital and Catholic Skin Disease Clinic.
- Analysis of patient demographics, KOH test results, fungal cultures, and seasonality.
Main Results:
- Annual incidence decreased from 120 to under 10 cases per year.
- Microsporum canis was the predominant dermatophyte (73.16%).
- Higher prevalence observed in males (56.74%) and urban areas (73.41%), with a winter seasonality peak.
Conclusions:
- Tinea capitis incidence has significantly reduced in prepubertal children in Korea.
- Despite the decrease, ongoing surveillance is crucial for preventing future outbreaks.
- Understanding epidemiological shifts aids in targeted public health strategies.
