Dermoscopic image of the hairs in a very early lesion of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton rubrum.
- Resource Type
- Case Study
- Authors
- Kondo, Makoto; Nakanishi, Takehisa; Habe, Koji; Yamanaka, Keiichi
- Source
- Clinical Case Reports. Apr2024, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p1-3. 3p.
- Subject
- *TRICHOPHYTON
*DERMOSCOPY
*HAIR
- Language
- ISSN
- 2050-0904
Key Clinical Message: While the initial lesions of tinea capitis are often overlooked due to their small size and numerous hairs emerging from the follicle, it is crucial not to dismiss the partial presence of comma or harpin hairs and black spots. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]