[How to cope with tinea capitis?]

Rev Med Brux. 2004 Jun;25(3):148-52.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In Brussels, as in the other European cities with a high rate of immigration, the cases of anthropophilic tinea capitis have risen. Their clinical aspect is more discrete than in zoophilic cases, and you could be easily fooled. This explains why, in 2001-2002, we had some epidemics in schools and creches. Griseofulvin, the gold treatment, was withdrawn from the Belgian market in 1997. The identification of the pathogen when using the new antifungals (fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine) is mandatory, dermatophytes showing a different sensitivity to these drugs. The management of an anthropophilic tinea capitis needs some good planning and the cooperation of the family and the school. We describe our procedures in this article.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Griseofulvin / adverse effects
  • Griseofulvin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Tinea Capitis / diagnosis
  • Tinea Capitis / drug therapy*
  • Tinea Capitis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Griseofulvin