Tinea Capitis Occurring in Adults: A Report of Two Cases with Atypical Presentation

February 2026 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”

Sunkavalli Priyanka, K. V. T. Gopal, P. V. Krishnam Raju, B. Rekha Rani

Tinea capitis fungal infection non-scarring alopecia KOH mount dermoscopy histopathological examination Griseofulvin luliconazole ringworm of the scalp scalp fungus hair loss scalp examination antifungal treatment

TLDR Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.

This document reports on two adult cases of Tinea capitis, a fungal infection typically seen in children, which presented with unusual symptoms such as pustules, crusted scaly plaques, and non-scarring alopecia. Comprehensive diagnostic methods, including KOH mount, dermoscopy, and histopathological examination, confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with oral Griseofulvin and topical luliconazole cream led to complete resolution of the lesions in both patients.

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