Tinea Capitis Mimicking Folliculitis Decalvans

July 2009 in “ Mycoses ”

Chinmanut Tangjaturonrusamee, Bianca Maria Piraccini, Colombina Vincenzi, Michela Starace, Antonella Tosti

tinea capitis Microsporum canis alopecia folliculitis decalvans erythema pustules videodermoscopy follicular ostia comma hairs fluconazole ketoconazole shampoo ringworm of the scalp scalp inflammation hair loss antifungal treatment antifungal shampoo

TLDR A scalp infection was treated successfully, leading to full hair regrowth.

The document discussed a case where tinea capitis, a fungal infection of the scalp, presented symptoms similar to folliculitis decalvans, a chronic inflammatory condition leading to scarring hair loss. The misdiagnosis of tinea capitis as folliculitis decalvans could lead to inappropriate treatment, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis through clinical and mycological examination. The study emphasized the need for healthcare professionals to consider tinea capitis in differential diagnoses of scalp conditions to ensure proper management and treatment.

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