Trichoscopy of tinea capitis infection in children by Microsporum sp. : A case aeries | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Evy Ervianti: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

2. Linda Astari: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

3. Yuri Widia: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

4. Sylvia Anggraeni: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Airlangga University, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Abstract:

The main trichoscopic findings were: morse hair, zigzag hair, broken hair, perifollicular scaling, and diffuse scaling. Subsequent mycological cultures confirmed Microsporum sp. growth. The primary therapy was oral griseofulvin and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for a minimum of six weeks.

Page(s): 735-739

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 31, Issue: 4, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Trichoscopy , tinea Capitis , Microsporum

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