A Case Report of Tinea Capitis in Children: Utility of Trichoscopy

March 2022 in “ Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology) ”

Citra Dwi Harningtyas, Evy Ervianti, Linda Astari, Sylvia Anggraeni, Yuri Widia

Tinea Capitis trichoscopy comma hair corkscrew hair Microsporum canis griseofulvin antifungal shampoo Microsporum Trichophyton dystrophic hairs TC fungal infection hair changes oral antifungal shampoo

Studysummary This case analysis found that trichoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring treatment progress in tinea capitis by distinguishing between Microsporum and Trichophyton etiologies.

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