Evaluation of Trichoscopy in the Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis

Evaluation of Trichoscopy in the Diagnosis of Tinea Capitis. Prospective, Multicenter Study (ETDT)

Waiting for a proof by mycological culture is usually necessary before starting a systemic antifungal therapy. It therefore seems to us interesting to evaluate the benefit of using dermoscopy in clinical diagnosis of Tinea Capitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients with clinically diagnosed tinea capitis
• Patient has signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with kerion or tinea favosa
• Antifungal treatment within 15 days prior to inclusion