Saturday, August 12, 2017

Psoriasis-like Tinea capitis


Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
Site: Scalp
Duration: 3 months
History: Positive contact with a pet
Findings:
Multiple scaly patches with hair loss
Hair is easily and painlessly pulled out
Lusterless hair
Investigations:
Direct hair examination under LM: Fungal hyphae and spores
Treatment:
Griseofulvin 10 mg per kg per day orally for 6 weeks
Response: Dramatic response with clinical and mycological cure 

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