Tinea Capitis Favosa Misdiagnosed as Tinea Amiantacea

December 2012 in “ Medical mycology case reports ”

S. Anane, O. Chtourou

tinea capitis favosa tinea amiantacea Trichophyton schoenleinii griseofulvin ketoconazole alopecia mycological examination scalp scaling ringworm of the scalp ringworm antifungal medication antifungal shampoo hair loss fungal infection test scalp flaking

TLDR Misdiagnosis led to permanent hair loss, stressing the need for proper scalp tests.

An 11-year-old girl initially misdiagnosed with tinea amiantacea was later correctly identified with tinea capitis favosa caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii. Despite treatment with griseofulvin and ketoconazole, she developed permanent alopecia. This case underscored the critical need for mycological examination in diagnosing diffuse scalp scaling to avoid irreversible hair loss.

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