Importance of Dermoscopy in Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis: An Evidence-Based Case Report

The document discussed the use of dermoscopy in diagnosing tinea capitis, traditionally diagnosed through KOH staining and culture examination. A case of a 22-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus and alopecia was examined, revealing specific dermoscopic features like "comma hairs" and "corkscrew" patterns. The study reviewed three articles, finding that "comma hairs" had a sensitivity of 60-66% and specificity of 100%, while "corkscrew" patterns had a sensitivity of 20-80% and specificity of 83-100%. The findings suggested that combining dermoscopy with clinical and microscopic examinations could enhance diagnosis, though further research was needed to establish dermoscopy as a standalone diagnostic tool for tinea capitis.