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Tinea capitis in adults

N Aste1, M Pau, P Biggio

  • 1Clinic of Dermatology, University of Cagliari, Italy.

Mycoses
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
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This study observed 17 adult tinea capitis cases, primarily in women, over 21 years. Fungal infections of the scalp were effectively treated with oral griseofulvin or terbinafine.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp, is most common in children.
  • Adult cases are less frequent and may present differently.
  • Understanding adult tinea capitis is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics and causative agents of tinea capitis in adult patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of systemic antifungal treatments in this population.
  • To explore potential contributing factors to adult scalp fungal infections.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 17 adult tinea capitis cases from 1973-1994.
  • Identification of isolated dermatophyte species.

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  • Assessment of treatment response to griseofulvin and terbinafine.

    • Main Results:

    • All 17 patients were female, aged 17-76 years.
    • Commonly isolated dermatophytes included Microsporum canis and Trichophyton species.
    • Successful treatment outcomes were achieved with systemic griseofulvin or terbinafine within 40-50 days.

    Conclusions:

    • Tinea capitis can occur in adult women, presenting with scalp and sometimes facial lesions.
    • Microsporum canis and Trichophyton species are significant causative agents in this adult population.
    • Endocrine factors affecting sebum may play a role in adult scalp fungal infections.