TLDR The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
A 52-year-old man presented with scalp alopecia characterized by patchy noncicatricial hair loss and black dots, indicative of black dot tinea capitis. The condition was linked to Trichophyton tonsurans, as confirmed by fungal culture and microscopic examination. The patient was treated with 500 mg of griseofulvin daily for 2 months, resulting in healthy hair regrowth.
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August 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Most tinea capitis cases in southern Taiwan were in adult women, mainly caused by Trichophyton violaceum.
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March 1991 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Tinea capitis is rare in healthy adults but should be considered in scalp issues.
September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm” Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
Trichotillometry can measure hair plucking force, aiding alopecia treatment evaluation.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.
