Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis |
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Authors: | Rachel D. Torok M.D. Jane S. Bellet M.D. |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center, , Durham, North Carolina;2. Department of Dermatology, Duke University Medical Center, , Durham, North Carolina |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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