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Kerion celsi caused by Trichophyton tonsurans in an adult
Sotelo, Jacqueline Paulina Aguirre; Martinez, Víctor Manuel Tarango; Cabrera, Lucio Vera.
  • Sotelo, Jacqueline Paulina Aguirre; Universidad de Guadalajara. Instituto Dermatológico de Jalisco Dr. José Barba Rubio. Department of Dermatology. Zapopan. MX
  • Martinez, Víctor Manuel Tarango; Universidad de Guadalajara. Instituto Dermatológico de Jalisco Dr. José Barba Rubio. Department of Dermatology. Zapopan. MX
  • Cabrera, Lucio Vera; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Hospital Universitario Dr. José Eleuterio González. Interdisciplinary Dermatological Research Laboratory. Nuevo León. MX
An. bras. dermatol ; 97(5): 637-640, Sept.-Oct. 2022. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1403152
ABSTRACT
Abstract Tinea capitis is an uncommon infection in adults, and predominantly affects women and the elderly with hormonal disorders and immunosuppression. Clinical features are often polymorphic and atypical. A kerion celsi case in an elderly female patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and menopause is presented. The diagnosis was established by direct examination and the isolation of Trichophyton tonsurans in culture and typified by microculture. Treatment with prednisone and itraconazol was very successful. Recognizing the presentation of tinea capitis in adults will help clinicians to avoid delay in the diagnosis, awareness of the risk factors and provide early treatment to minimize sequelae of the disease.


Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León/MX / Universidad de Guadalajara/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Type of study: Risk factors Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2022 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León/MX / Universidad de Guadalajara/MX