Surprising Case of Generalized Alopecia in an Infant

The document discussed a rare case of generalized scalp alopecia in a North American infant caused by Trichosporon beigellii, a fungus typically associated with white piedra and more common in other regions. This case highlighted the importance of culture and clinical examination for diagnosing infectious alopecias in children, as most are usually due to other dermatophyte species. The document also reviewed treatments and potential outcomes of T. beigellii infections in both healthy and immunocompromised infants.