Nascer e Crescer
ISSN 0872-0754
CARVALHO, Sandrina; MACHADO, Susana; VELHO, Glória SELORES, Manuela. Tinea capitis: significance of timely treatment to prevent scarring alopecia. []. , 25, 3, pp.169-172. ISSN 0872-0754.
Introduction: Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection frequently observed in children. Microsporum spp and Trichophyton spp are the main etiological agents. Case report: We report the case of a five-year-old boy diagnosed with tinea capitis and querion with subsequent development of large cicatricial alopecia despite treatment with oral griseofulvin. Conclusion: The treatment of tinea capitis is simple and effective. Timely identification and treatment are essential to prevent the formation of a cicatricial alopecia, often disturbing for the patient.
: alopecia; querion; prevention; tinea capitis.