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April 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study of tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya, the most common form identified was the gray patch type, with Trichophyton violaceum being the predominant causative agent.
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March 2016 in “PubMed” This article highlights that tinea capitis in adults is often misdiagnosed, leading to treatment delays, and suggests fungal testing for those unresponsive to seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis treatments.
June 2024 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” This study reports a rare case of tinea capitis in an adult female, where Malassezia species may facilitate Microsporum canis growth, and successful treatment with oral antifungals led to rash resolution and hair regrowth.
November 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” In this case report, a 28-year-old woman's tinea capitis, diagnosed using a Wood's lamp, was successfully treated with oral itraconazole and ketoconazole shampoo over eight weeks.
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July 2009 in “Mycoses” This case report describes an adult patient with tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis who experienced complete hair regrowth following treatment with fluconazole and ketoconazole shampoo.