Clinical and Cure Profile of Tinea Capitis Patients
Studysummary This study reviewed medical records of tinea capitis patients at a clinic in Surabaya, finding that the condition predominantly affected young males and was often associated with contact with cats. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study focused on the clinical and cure profile of 10 patients with tinea capitis (TC) at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya over a one-year period. It found that TC primarily affected males (60%) and children aged 5-11 (60%), with contact with cats being a common risk factor. The predominant clinical feature was scales, and the most frequent causative agent was Microsporum canis. Eight patients had the gray patch type of TC and were treated with griseofulvin, showing clinical and mycological improvement, while 2 patients were lost to follow-up. The study highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnosis, including history, clinical examination, and supporting tests, and the necessity of monitoring therapy through clinical and mycological evaluation for effective treatment of TC.
