Management of Tinea Favosa in a 7-Year-Old at RSUD Dr. Fauziah Bireuen
May 2026
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Inovasi Kesehatan Global
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TLDR A 7-year-old boy's fungal infection was treated successfully, but some hair loss was permanent.
A 7-year-old boy with Tinea favosa, a rare chronic fungal infection, was treated at RSUD dr. Fauziah Bireuen. The infection, caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii, was diagnosed through physical examination, KOH microscopy, and culture. Treatment involved oral griseofulvin and ketoconazole cream for 8-12 weeks, leading to resolution of crusts and inflammation. However, some areas experienced permanent hair loss due to fibrosis.
