Tinea Capitis in Two Siblings
April 2021
in “
Cermin Dunia Kedokteran
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Studysummary This report describes two cases of tinea capitis in young siblings, with cultures showing M. canis and Rhodotorulla, and notes improvement after treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo for two months.
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The document reported on two cases of tinea capitis in siblings aged 3 and 6 years, who experienced baldness for 1 month, initially presenting with red, itchy, scaly, and crusted spots. The hair was brittle and easily broken. Diagnosis was confirmed through positive KOH microscopic examination and cultures identifying M. canis and Rhodotorulla. After 2 months of treatment with ketoconazole lotion and shampoo, the lesions improved. Tinea capitis was noted to be common among children living together, with pets not always showing clinical signs of being infection sources.
