Tinea Capitis Caused by Trichophyton Violaceum in an Immunocompetent Elderly Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature

    August 2023 in “ Authorea (Authorea) ”
    Mehdi Gheisari, Khatere Zahedi, Nabaa Al‐Zubaidi

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    Studysummary This article highlights that tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection primarily seen in children, is often misdiagnosed in adults, especially postmenopausal women and immunocompromised individuals, leading to unnecessary treatments and potential permanent hair loss if not correctly identified and treated.
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