Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

The fungal scalp infection tinea capitis affects an estimated 3%-13% of children. While international guidelines exist for the treatment of tinea capitis in infants and children, no such document has ...

Tinea capitis has a worldwide distribution. The disease predominantly affects children aged 1 to 10 years, but infections in adults are occasionally seen. These infections can spread among family ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Efficacy of the cotton swab-culture method for diagnosing tinea capitis in pediatric patients is ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Red spots on the scalp can be caused by infections, allergic reactions, or ...

Tinea capitis, a condition common in children but rare in adults, is caused by an infection of the scalp with a dermatophyte fungus. 17-21 It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in ...

Two cases of a common fungal infection known as tinea, or ringworm, failed to respond to standard treatment due to a recently emerged fungus in the United States, according to a recent Centers for ...