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 ...
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 ...
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 ...