Tinea Capitis in Adult Libyan Female

Abstract

Tinea capitis is a common dermatophyte infection that affecting mainly children but is uncommon in adults. In recent decades, the epidemiology of the disease has changed, with regard to age, incidence and the causative agents. We report a case of tinea capitis in adult woman, who presented with itchy localized patches of hair loss with scales of one-year duration. Both direct microscopy using potassium hydroxide mounting and culture showed the presence of dermatophyte fungi. Culture was positive for Microsporum canis and patient responded to weekly oral fluconazole. To the best of our knowledge this is the first reported case of tinea capitis in adult female in our locality.