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Inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion) mimicking dissecting cellulitis. Occurrence in two adolescents.

L C Sperling1.   

Abstract

Tinea capitis is unusual in postpubertal individuals and is frequently misdiagnosed. In cases of inflammatory disease, prompt initiation of therapy is essential to prevent scarring and permanent hair loss. Two examples are presented to illustrate principles of evaluation and treatment.

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Year:  1991        PMID： 2037403     DOI： 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1991.tb03849.x

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Int J Dermatol        ISSN： 0011-9059            Impact factor:   2.736


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Journal:  BMJ       Date:  2000-05-20

Review 2.  Inflammatory tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis in a postpubertal male: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors:  Loretta L Stein; Erin G Adams; Katherine Z Holcomb
Journal:  Mycoses       Date:  2013-04-14       Impact factor: 4.377

3.  Significance of scraping scalp lesions in adults.

Authors:  S Sacchidanand; As Savitha; Ad Aparna; K Shilpa
Journal:  Int J Trichology       Date:  2012-01

4.  Follicular occlusion tetrad.

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Journal:  Indian Dermatol Online J       Date:  2014-10
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