TLDR Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
Tinea capitis was a common infectious condition affecting the scalp hair follicles, leading to either inflammatory or noninflammatory alopecia. It predominantly occurred in prepubertal children older than 6 months but could affect individuals of all ages. This condition was prevalent worldwide and was one of the most frequent infections in children.
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December 1985 in “JAMA” A child day-care center reported cases of contagious fungal scalp infection, indicating a need for greater awareness and control measures.
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January 2013 in “Medical mycology case reports” Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.
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January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.
