Tinea Capitis (Favus) in an 8-Year-Old Child: Case Report

    July 2024 in “ Clinical Case Reports ”
    Negarin Akbari, Jabbar Parhiz, Zahra Sabzi
    Studysummary This case report documents an 8-year-old with tinea capitis, successfully treated with Terbinafine over 8 weeks, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and timely intervention to prevent complications and recurrence.
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