Therefore, if erythematous scalp lesions are present, they must be examined from a mycological point of view to inform the differential diagnosis. In infant, sometimes tinea capitis is misdiagnosed and underreported because it is similar to other scalp pathologies. After 3 months of follow-up, no recurrence was observed. Griseofulvin therapy continued for another month. However, 15 days later at the end of treatment he presented with a single vesicle positive for M. The infant patient was treated with griseofulvin for 2 months. Clinical features and culture results confirmed tinea capitis caused by Microsporum canis. He was suspected of dermatophytosis and mycological analysis of all suspected lesions was performed. We present a case of a 12-month-old infant with erythematous scalp lesions combined with hair loss. Tinea capitis is a cutaneous fungal infection common among 3 to 7 year old children but it is rare in the first year of life.
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