Cutaneous Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Inflammatory Activity in Tinea Capitis

The study evaluated two patients with tinea capitis using physical examination, cutaneous ultrasound, and microbiological examination. Cutaneous ultrasound revealed follicular widening and increased vascularization, which helped identify severe inflammatory activity in one patient, leading to oral corticotherapy. The findings suggest that cutaneous ultrasound is a valuable, fast, non-invasive, and accessible tool for diagnosing and assessing inflammatory activity in tinea capitis, potentially guiding treatment decisions in severe cases.