TLDR Two adults with unusual scalp fungus symptoms were successfully treated.
This document reports on two adult cases of Tinea capitis, a fungal infection typically seen in children, which presented with unusual symptoms such as pustules, crusted scaly plaques, and non-scarring alopecia. Comprehensive diagnostic methods, including KOH mount, dermoscopy, and histopathological examination, confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment with oral Griseofulvin and topical luliconazole cream led to complete resolution of the lesions in both patients.
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Tinea capitis affects only a specific hair area, not deeper parts.
March 2023 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Trichoscopy is a good, quick, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
May 2024 in “Journal of Fungi” Tinea capitis in adults, especially postmenopausal Black women, needs prompt treatment with oral antifungals to avoid scarring.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Different patterns on the scalp help diagnose types of hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
