Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

April 2013 in “ Mycoses ”

Loretta L. Stein, Erin G. Adams, Katherine Z. Holcomb

inflammatory tinea capitis dissecting cellulitis Trichophyton tonsurans KOH preparation scalp biopsy fungal culture antifungal medications patchy hair loss pustules scalp hair regrowth tinea capitis antifungal treatment hair regrowth

Studysummary This case report describes a rare instance of tinea capitis in a 19-year-old male, initially misdiagnosed as dissecting cellulitis, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis to prevent scarring alopecia.

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