Pediatric Cutaneous Fungal Infections - Dermatology

Diagnosis: Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a dermatophytosis of the scalp and
associated hair
Majority of cases in the US are caused by the
dermatophyte Tricophyton tonsurans
• The most common cause worldwide is Microsporum canis
Spread through direct contact with animals, humans
and fomites
• Fomite transmission is via shared hair brushes, caps,
combs, helmets, pillows and other inanimate objects
which may have spores with the potential to spread
infection.
Common in inner city African American children
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