Prevention and control of pediatric tinea capitis
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230613-00373
- VernacularTitle:儿童头癣的防控
- Author:
Xiaoqing CHEN
1
;
Yabin ZHOU
;
Yuanyuan XIAO
;
Lin MA
Author Information
1. 国家儿童医学中心/首都医科大学附属北京儿童医院皮肤科，北京 100045
- Keywords:
Pediatric;
Tinea capitis;
Modes of transmission;
Prevention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2023;44(12):1988-1992
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp and hair caused by Dermatophytes. It represents the most prevalent superficial fungal infection among preadolescent children worldwide, including in developing countries such as China. The highly contagious nature of tinea capitis can result in outbreaks within communal settings for children. Furthermore, pustular lesions associated with this condition can lead to permanent scarring and hair loss, imposing a significant psychological burden on affected children and their parents. This article aims to provide a comprehensive literature review encompassing the susceptible person, epidemiological characteristics, trends, etiology, modes of transmission, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention strategies of tinea capitis. The ultimate objective is to raise awareness, implement effective prevention and control measures, interrupt the transmission cycle, and ultimately reduce the incidence of tinea capitis in the pediatric population.
