title: Tinea capitis: a review.
abstract: Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A good knowledge and understanding of the dosages, duration, and potential side effects of different antifungals is important for managing tinea capitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Khashayar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sarabi
authors.forename: Amor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khachemoune
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D014006:Tinea Capitis / Q000451:nursing