Dermatology and Pathology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.
Mycoses. 2011 May;54(3):183-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0507.2009.01819.x.
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection specifically involving the scalp and hair. It is the most common dermatophyte infection in children under 12 years of age, with a predominance in those of sub-Saharan African descent. Common signs include hair loss, scaling, erythema and impetigo-like plaques. Adults may also be affected, but to a lesser degree. The causative species are from the Microsporum and Trichophyton genera. Limited treatment options and diverse modes of transmission complicate the clinician's ability to address this disease adequately. Although dermatophytes are ubiquitous in our environment and tinea capitis is common, therapeutic options can be utilised to reduce morbidity.
头癣是一种真菌感染，主要累及头皮和头发。它是 12 岁以下儿童中最常见的皮肤癣菌感染，在撒哈拉以南非洲裔人群中更为常见。常见的症状包括脱发、鳞屑、红斑和脓疱样斑块。成人也可能受到影响，但程度较轻。致病物种来自小孢子菌属和毛癣菌属。有限的治疗选择和不同的传播方式使临床医生难以充分处理这种疾病。虽然皮肤癣菌在我们的环境中无处不在，头癣也很常见，但可以利用治疗选择来降低发病率。
