The occurrence of tinea capitis (TC) infection is common among the pediatric population; however, in infants less than one year, the incidence of TC is relatively rare. The rarity of this infection often leads to misdiagnosis of the disease. Therefore, this article discusses the clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management of TC in infants under one year of age. Case presentation A 12-month-old infant presented to a pediatrician with complaints of erythematous lesions and annular patches on the scalp along with hair loss.
The infant was in good health with no recent illness or animal contact history. The pediatrician conducted a Wood’s light examination, which revealed a bright green fluorescence on the scalp lesions. Next, a fungal culture of the scalp lesions was sent, which revealed white fluffy, spreading colonies with a characteristic deep yellow-orange pigment (As shown in…
