These guidelines are developed by British Association of Dermatologists to help physicians with the epidemiological aspects, diagnosis, and investigation of tinea capitis. The guidelines are based on the evidence-based guidelines for treatment. These guidelines may be helpful for the physicians or dermatologists for managing tinea capitis. Tinea capitis is a fungal infection caused by genera Microsporum and Trichophyton to the hair follicles and to the surrounding skin. It is predominantly seen in children and very rarely in adults.
Generally, clinical representation is varied but associated with patchy alopecia. Infection may also be associated with painful regional lymphadenopathy, the eruption of itchy papules around the ear. Generally, culturing the specimen collected from the affected hair, or broken off hair stubs, scalp scale can reveal the strain. Therapy Of Tinea Capitis…
