Trichoscopy of Tinea Capitis Infection in Children by Microsporum sp.: A Case Series

Trichoscopy of Tinea Capitis by Microsporum sp.

Authors

  • Evy Ervianti Airlangga University, Dr Soetomo General Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Department
  • Linda Astari Airlangga University, Dr Soetomo General Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Department
  • Yuri Widia Airlangga University, Dr Soetomo General Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Department
  • Sylvia Anggraeni Airlangga University, Dr Soetomo General Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v31i4.1775

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.

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Published

29.03.2022

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2021): October - December

Section

Case Reports

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Trichoscopy of Tinea Capitis Infection in Children by Microsporum sp.: A Case Series: Trichoscopy of Tinea Capitis by Microsporum sp. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 29 [cited 2026 Aug. 11];31(4):735-9. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1775