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- Tinea capitis is a rare fungal infection in adults, mainly affecting women and elderly individuals with hormonal or immune issues.
- A case study of an elderly woman with type 2 diabetes and menopause illustrates a successful diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton tonsurans.
- Timely recognition and understanding of tinea capitis symptoms can help healthcare providers diagnose and treat the condition early, reducing potential complications.
Article Abstract
Tinea capitis is an uncommon infection in adults, and predominantly affects women and the elderly with hormonal disorders and immunosuppression. Clinical features are often polymorphic and atypical. A kerion celsi case in an elderly female patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and menopause is presented. The diagnosis was established by direct examination and the isolation of Trichophyton tonsurans in culture and typified by microculture. Treatment with prednisone and itraconazol was very successful. Recognizing the presentation of tinea capitis in adults will help clinicians to avoid delay in the diagnosis, awareness of the risk factors and provide early treatment to minimize sequelae of the disease.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9453518 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2021.10.005 | DOI Listing |
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