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Tinea capitis, a scalp fungal infection in children, is best treated with newer antifungal agents for shorter periods.

Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection in children, treated with antifungal medications like griseofulvin, terbinafine, and fluconazole.

The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.