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Tinea capitis in Philadelphia.

J Shockman, F Urbach

    International Journal of Dermatology
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Tinea capitis infections in Philadelphia children dramatically decreased between 1962 and 1979. This decline in fungal scalp infections is linked to changing hairstyles, particularly in Black boys, preventing spore transmission.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Tinea capitis, a common fungal infection of the scalp in children, experienced significant epidemiological shifts.
    • The prevalence of Microsporum-caused tinea capitis notably declined in the Philadelphia region during the study period.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reasons behind the dramatic decrease in tinea capitis infections observed in Philadelphia children from 1962 to 1979.
    • To identify potential factors contributing to the decline of Microsporum-related scalp infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of tinea capitis incidence data in Philadelphia children.
    • Correlation of epidemiological trends with cultural and social changes, specifically hairstyle trends.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant reduction in tinea capitis cases, primarily those caused by Microsporum species, was recorded.
    • The observed decline coincided with a shift in hairstyles, particularly among Black boys.

    Conclusions:

    • Changes in hairstyle, such as shorter hair or styles that cover the scalp, likely played a crucial role in reducing the transmission of infectious fungal spores.
    • This environmental and social factor significantly impacted the epidemiology of a common childhood infectious disease.