Clinical Consequences of Delayed Treatment for Tinea Capitis: A Case Report
September 2024
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TLDR Timely and correct treatment is crucial to prevent complications and scarring in children with scalp ringworm.
A 6-year-old patient with tinea capitis and kerion formation experienced delayed effective treatment due to initial mismanagement. After ineffective use of ketoconazole shampoo and mometasone lotion, proper diagnosis and treatment with griseofulvin, permethrin, and prednisolone led to resolution. This case underscores the need for better interprofessional communication and awareness of appropriate treatments to prevent complications like kerion and potential scarring in pediatric patients.
