dermatologic disorders
Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)
Key Points
Tinea capitis affects mostly children and can be contagious and epidemic. Confirm tinea capitis by potassium hydroxide wet mount, fungal culture, or sometimes Wood light examination. Treat with oralterbinafineorgriseofulvinin addition to a topical antifungal. Add a short course of oralprednisonefor a kerion or severe inflammation. 