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Tinea capitis in adults

C Gianni1, R Betti, E Perotta

  • 1Università degli Studi di Milano, Clinica Dermatologica IV, Ospedale San Paolo, Milan, Italy.

Mycoses
|July 1, 1995
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Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp, is rare in adults but was observed in three female patients. Microsporum canis was the identified cause, common in Italy.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis, a fungal infection primarily affecting children, involves dermatophyte invasion of hair keratin.
  • Post-pubertal cases are exceptionally rare, with limited documentation in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 6-year study of 2200 patients with mycotic cutaneous infections identified three adult cases of tinea capitis.
  • All three affected individuals were female, aligning with previous observations on gender predilection.

Findings:

  • The etiological agent isolated in all three cases was Microsporum canis.
  • Microsporum canis is the predominant species responsible for tinea capitis in Italy.

Implications:

  • This study highlights the possibility of tinea capitis in adult females, emphasizing the need for considering this diagnosis.

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  • The findings reinforce the role of Microsporum canis as a significant pathogen in adult tinea capitis cases within the Italian context.
  • Further research may explore potential risk factors or unique transmission routes for adult tinea capitis.