Gray Patch Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings

January 2021 in “ Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research ”

Jessica Paramitha Aritonang, Lisa Alverina, Dedianto Hidajat

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TLDR Two siblings with gray patch tinea capitis were successfully treated after identifying risk factors.

Gray patch tinea capitis, a type of scalp and hair dermatophytosis common in tropical areas, typically affects children aged 6 months to 12 years and can cause hair loss. This report detailed two cases involving siblings, a 7-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy, who were exposed to risk factors such as contact with cats, sharing a bed, and using betamethasone valerate cream. Diagnosis was confirmed through Wood's lamp and KOH examinations. Treatment included ultramicrosize griseofulvin, vitamin D3, cetirizine, and terbinafine cream 1%. Identifying risk factors was crucial for effective management.

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