Tinea Capitis in Adults

    January 2016 in “ Dermatology online journal
    Isabella Auchus, Kimberley M. Ward, Robert T. Brodell, Melissa J Brents, Jessica Jackson
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    Studysummary This article highlights that a low suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and hair loss may delay diagnosis and treatment, urging confirmation through KOH, fungal culture, or biopsy.
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