Perspectives in Ringworm of the Scalp

Rosenthal, Theodore

doi:10.1001/archderm.1960.01580060005001

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“…Since the 16th century, English medicine has recognized the term ringworm [3]. Since the 16th century, English medicine has recognized the term ringworm [3].…”

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“…The early treatments for tinea capitis were dif cult to apply, often painful to the patient and largely unsuccessful [3]. In 1641, in Lyon, France Guy de Chauliac discussed the use of epilation of hair using mechanical measures [3].…”

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“…In 1641, in Lyon, France Guy de Chauliac discussed the use of epilation of hair using mechanical measures [3]. The calotte consisted of an adhesive, resinous plaster placed over the entire scalp, left in place for 2 to 3 days, and then forcibly removed so that both diseased and normal hair were traumatically epilated [3]. The calotte consisted of an adhesive, resinous plaster placed over the entire scalp, left in place for 2 to 3 days, and then forcibly removed so that both diseased and normal hair were traumatically epilated [3].…”

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“…In the 19th century in France, the pitch helmet capellus piceus, or la calotte was used to treat tinea capitis. In some instances the application of irritating solutions and ointments had systemic adverse-effects, some of which were serious or even fatal [3]. In some instances the application of irritating solutions and ointments had systemic adverse-effects, some of which were serious or even fatal [3].…”

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“…The calotte consisted of an adhesive, resinous plaster placed over the entire scalp, left in place for 2 to 3 days, and then forcibly removed so that both diseased and normal hair were traumatically epilated [3]. From the beginning of the 19th century, epilation of the scalp in patients with ringworm was performed using ngernails and later forceps [3]. Topical measures to try and achieve cure were sometimes carried out over months to years.…”

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Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection of the scalp in children. Dermatophytes are classified into three genera; tinea capitis is caused predominantly by Trichophyton or Microsporum species. On the basis of host preference and natural habitat, dermatophytes are also classified as anthropophilic, geophilic and zoophilic. The etiological agents of tinea capitis usually fall in the first and last categories. In North America, tinea capitis is now predominantly due to Trichophyton tonsurans. During the past 100 years the most common North American organism for tinea capitis was initially Microsporum canis followed later by M. audouinii. In other parts of the world the epidemiology varies. Tinea capitis is generally observed in children over the age of 6 years and before puberty, with African Americans being the most affected group. Clinical presentations are seborrheic-like scale, 'black dot' pattern, inflammatory tinea capitis with kerion and tiny pustules in the scalp. The clinical diagnosis should be confirmed by mycological examination. Wood's light examination was of value in diagnosing tinea capitis due to M. canis and M. audouinii; however, it is not helpful in T. tonsurans tinea capitis. Asymptomatic carriers may be a significant reservoir of infection and spread of spores may also involve inanimate objects. Carriers may benefit from shampooing their hair. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent. The data from the use of terbinafine, itraconazole and fluconazole are promising and suggest that these agents have an efficacy similar to griseofulvin while shortening the duration of therapy. Both griseofulvin and the newer antimycotics have a favorable adverse-effect profile and are associated with high compliance.

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Studies on the prevalence of tinea capitis infection in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Ajao

Akintunde

1985

Mycopathologia

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Investigations were carried out into the prevalence of tinea capitis infection among school children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The prevalence rate of clinical infection was found to be 14.02%. The infection was found to be more frequent among pupils between ages 5 and 10 years, and more prevalent among the poor than the rich (p less than 0.005). Families having between 1 and 4 children had lower prevalence than families having minimum of five children (p less than 0.10). Approximately one-third of the clinically infected children were not receiving any treatment while about two-thirds of the remaining two-thirds were using local native remedies, some of which had resulted in deaths of some children. The most common causative agent isolated from the lesions was Microsporum audouinii.

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Tinea capitis—past, present, and future

Friedlander¹

2000

Current Problems in Pediatrics

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