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Disorders of the Scalp

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Abstract

• Tinea capitis is caused by dermatophyte infection (Microsporum and Trichophyton sp.).

• Clinical findings include well-demarcated circular plaques with broken-off hairs.

• Certain Microsporum species fluoresce when the scalp is examined with a Wood’s lamp.

• Hair and skin scrapings should be sent for culture if there is a clinical suspicion.

• Treatment is with oral antifungal agents such as griseofulvin.

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  1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Dermatology, University of Melbourne, PO Box 2900, 3065, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

    Rodney Sinclair

  2. Department of Dermatology Services, St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, PO Box 2900, 3065, Fitzroy, Australia

    Yee Jen Tai

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Sinclair, R., Tai, Y. (2008). Disorders of the Scalp. In: Blume-Peytavi, U., Tosti, A., Trüeb, R. (eds) Hair Growth and Disorders. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-46911-7_19

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