Abdullah, Fa'iza and Nor Azmi, Hani Azmina C.M. and Che Abdul Rahim, Abdul Rahman (2025) 24-day-old newborn with tinea capitis: a case report. Malaysian Family Physician, 20 (NA). pp. 1-5. ISSN 1985-207X E-ISSN 1985-2274
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Abstract
Tinea capitis is a common childhood fungal infection that is extremely rare in newborns, with limited data available. Its clinical presentation may closely resemble that of other dermatological conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, neonatal lupus erythematosus and congenital syphilis. It is essential to make a definite diagnosis, as tinea capitis treatment requires systemic antifungal therapy. However, successful topical monotherapies have been reported. We report a rare case of neonatal tinea capitis diagnosed in a 24-day-old newborn, presenting with multiple scaly plaques on the scalp, discussing the diagnostic criteria, predisposing factors, appropriate treatment and preventive measures. The patient was treated with topical antifungal therapy, resulting in complete resolution within a week and no recurrence at the 2-year follow-up.
| Item Type: | Article (Case Report) |
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| Additional Information: | 5838/125253 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Tinea capitis, Infant, Newborn, Antifungal agents |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Fa'iza Abdullah |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2025 13:37 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2025 13:38 |
| Queue Number: | 2025-12-Q579 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125253 |
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