Black Dot Tinea Capitis in a Man

October 1993 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”

Anne Hayes, Denise M. Buntin, LINDA O. WIBLE

black dot tinea capitis Trichophyton tonsurans griseofulvin scalp alopecia noncicatricial hair loss

TLDR The man's scalp infection was treated successfully, and his hair grew back.

A 52-year-old man presented with scalp alopecia characterized by patchy noncicatricial hair loss and black dots, indicative of black dot tinea capitis. The condition was linked to Trichophyton tonsurans, as confirmed by fungal culture and microscopic examination. The patient was treated with 500 mg of griseofulvin daily for 2 months, resulting in healthy hair regrowth.

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