Abstract

CARVALHO, Sandrina; MACHADO, Susana; VELHO, Glória  and  SELORES, Manuela. Tinea capitis: significance of timely treatment to prevent scarring alopecia. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.3, pp.169-172. ISSN 0872-0754.

Introduction: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection frequently observed in children. Microsporum spp and Trichophyton spp are the main etiological agents. Case report: We report the case of a five-year-old boy diagnosed with tinea capitis and querion with subsequent development of large cicatricial alopecia despite treatment with oral griseofulvin. Conclusion: The treatment of tinea capitis is simple and effective. Timely identification and treatment are essential to prevent the formation of a cicatricial alopecia, often disturbing for the patient.

Keywords : alopecia; querion; prevention; tinea capitis.

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