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24-day-old newborn with tinea capitis: A case report.
Fa'iza Abdullah1, Cm Nor Azmi Hani Azmina2, Che Abdul Rahim Abdul Rahman3
1MBBS, FRACGP, Department of Family Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Summary
Neonatal tinea capitis, a rare fungal infection in newborns, presents diagnostic challenges. This case highlights successful topical antifungal treatment for scalp plaques, showing no recurrence after two years.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Tinea capitis is a common childhood fungal infection.
- It is exceptionally rare in newborns, with limited existing data.
- Clinical presentation can mimic other neonatal dermatoses, complicating diagnosis.
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