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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

December 4, 2025AntibioticsOpen Access

Tinea capitis in Older Adults: A Neglected and Misdiagnosed Scalp Infection—A Systematic Review of Reported Cases

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Systematic review outlines clinical characteristics of Tinea capitis in older adults, suggesting enhanced awareness may reduce misdiagnosis.

Tinea capitis presents with varied clinical characteristics in older adults, commonly resulting in misdiagnosis.
Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are prevalent comorbidities observed in this population, highlighting risk factors.
Systematic review of 63 studies revealed that topical corticosteroid use is a significant risk factor for Tinea capitis.
Increased awareness and systematic mycological assessment can prevent scarring alopecia linked to misdiagnosis.

Arenas et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review outlines clinical characteristics of Tinea capitis in older adults, suggesting enhanced awareness may reduce misdiagnosis.