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Tinea Capitis in Children of Colour

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Tinea capitis is a common infection of the scalp and scalp hairs that produces a variety of symptoms including hyperkeratosis and alopecia. Causative agents cary worldwide but Trichophyton tonsurans has emerged as a significant cause. Therapies include fomite reduction and oral antifungals.

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