Tinea capitis mimicking dissecting cellulitis.
Journal Article
Tinea capitis is a common disease of childhood that typically follows one of several clinical patterns. Our patient and several previously reported cases demonstrate the existence of a dissecting cellulitis-like presentation of tinea capitis. This variant should be recognized to prevent misdiagnosis of dissecting cellulitis and allow proper treatment to prevent scarring alopecia.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Torok, RD; Bellet, JS
Published Date
- November 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 30 / 6
Start / End Page
- 753 - 754
PubMed ID
- 24134312
Pubmed Central ID
- 24134312
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1525-1470
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1111/pde.12235
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States