Retrospective evaluation of 104 tinea capitis cases

ÇALKA O., Gunes Bilgili S., KARADAĞ A. S., ONDER S.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.43, no.6, pp.1019-1023, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1211-9
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1019-1023
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Tinea capitis is a superficial scalp dermatophyte infection. Tinea capitis is particularly seen during childhood and is not usually seen after puberty. In untreated cases, it can be contagious and can progress to cicatricial alopecia. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate cases of tinea capitis.