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  • Title: Tinea capitis.
    Author: Elewski B.
    Journal: Dermatol Clin; 1996 Jan; 14(1):23-31. PubMed ID: 8821154.
    Abstract:
    Tinea capitis is dermatophytosis of the scalp hair follicles, generally producing inflammatory or noninflammatory alopecia. Infection occurs predominantly in prepubertal children older than 6 months, although infection can occur in all age groups. Tinea capitis is one of the most common infectious conditions in children, and it occurs worldwide.
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