Cutaneous Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Inflammatory Activity in Tinea Capitis
July 2024
in “
Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
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Studysummary In this study, researchers reported that cutaneous ultrasound may be a valuable tool in diagnosing and assessing inflammatory activity in tinea capitis, potentially guiding treatment decisions, especially in severe cases not apparent through clinical symptoms alone.
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The study evaluated two patients with tinea capitis using physical examination, cutaneous ultrasound, and microbiological examination. Cutaneous ultrasound revealed follicular widening and increased vascularization, which helped identify severe inflammatory activity in one patient, leading to oral corticotherapy. The findings suggest that cutaneous ultrasound is a valuable, fast, non-invasive, and accessible tool for diagnosing and assessing inflammatory activity in tinea capitis, potentially guiding treatment decisions in severe cases.
