Tinea capitis in adults. Auchus, Isabella C; Ward, Kimberley M; Brodell, Robert T; Brents, Melissa J; Jackson, Jeremy D

Conclusion: Because of a low index of suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and alopecia, diagnosis and appropriate treatment are often delayed. Resistance to treatment for seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis should prompt a KOH, fungal culture orbiopsy to confirm the diagnosis of tinea capitis and initiate systemic antifungal agents.
Source: Dermatology Online Journal - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research