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Case Reports
. 2014 Feb;27(1):45-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2013.07.003.

Diffuse alopecia in an adolescent female: tinea capitis

Ellen Koch, Joseph C English 3rd
Case Reports

Diffuse alopecia in an adolescent female: tinea capitis

Ellen Koch et al. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2014 Feb.

Abstract

"Black dot" tinea capitis is a common cause of alopecia in young patients. It is most commonly caused by a dermatophyte infection with Trichophyton tonsurans. This entity can be easily distinguished from alopecia areata with the use of hair/scalp dermoscopy. The use of oral terbinafine is effective in resolving the infection.

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