Tinea Capitis With Eyebrow Involvement: Dermoscopy Clinched the Diagnosis

    October 2025 in “ Indian Dermatology Online Journal
    Soumya Narula, Vaishnavi Modi
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Ketoconazole →

    antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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    Studysummary In this case report, an elderly woman was diagnosed with tinea capitis and eyebrow involvement, which was initially misdiagnosed as alopecia areata, illustrating the importance of trichoscopy in correctly identifying this infection even in uncommon sites like the eyebrow.
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