Dermatoscopic findings as a complementary tool in the differential diagnosis of the etiological agent of tinea capitis.
An Bras Dermatol
; 90(3 Suppl 1): 13-5, 2015.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26312662
ABSTRACT
Tinea capitis is a scalp infection caused by fungi. In Brazil, the main causative agents are Microsporum canis and the Trichophyton tonsurans. Etiological diagnosis is based on suggestive clinical findings and confirmation depends on the fungus growth in culture. However, it is not always possible to perform this test due to lack of availability. We reveal the dermoscopic findings that enable distinction between the main causative agents of Tinea capitis, M. canis and T. tonsurans. The association of clinical and dermatoscopic findings in suspected Tinea capitis cases may help with the differential diagnosis of the etiological agent, making feasible the precocious, specific treatment.
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tiña del Cuero Cabelludo
/
Trichophyton
/
Dermoscopía
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An Bras Dermatol
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil