Tinea capitis: A single-institution retrospective review from 2010 to 2015.

Cuong V NguyenSigrid CollierAshley H MertenSheilagh M MaguinessKristen P Hook

Published in: Pediatric dermatology (2020)

While T tonsurans remained the most common cause of tinea capitis, T violaceum and T soudanense have increased in prevalence. As these latter agents are less inflammatory, clinical diagnosis may be delayed. Studying changes in the infectious cause of tinea capitis can help us create a snapshot to better understand the evolution of our population make-up, allowing us to provide crucial quality health care to all.

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