Tineas: Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

The document discussed the importance of considering tinea capitis even with minimal scalp inflammation and hair loss, emphasizing the necessity of systemic therapy to treat deep hair follicle infections. It highlighted the role of adjunctive topical agents in reducing contagion and identified common reasons for the failure of griseofulvin treatment, such as inadequate dosage and improper administration. The document also noted that hypersensitivity reactions do not require discontinuation of therapy and mentioned that tinea pedis and onychomycosis are less common before puberty. Dermatophytes, a group of about 40 fungal species, cause superficial infections and are a frequent reason for pediatric visits.