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Tinea Capitis | A Clinical Medicine Brief

DERM 101: Tinea Capitis | Clinical Medicine Brief In this episode of the DERM 101 series, guest host Angie Urbina, MPAS, PA-C, tackles Tinea Capitis, a common fungal infection affecting the scalp, particularly in children. Learn how to identify, diagnose, and treat this high-yield dermatologic condition to prepare for the PANCE and clinical practice. What you’ll learn in this episode: • Pathophysiology: How dermatophytes like Trichophyton and Microsporum species infect the hair and scalp. • Clinical presentation: o Patchy hair loss, scaling, and black dot alopecia. o Inflammatory types: Kerion formation and boggy, tender plaques. • Diagnosis: o The use of Wood’s lamp and fungal culture to confirm the diagnosis. o Key clinical clues to differentiate tinea capitis from other causes of hair loss. • Management strategies: o First-line treatment with oral antifungals (e.g., griseofulvin or terbinafine). o The importance of adjunctive measures like antifungal shampoos for household contacts. • Practical pearls: Recognizing "book med" vs. "street med" approaches to managing tinea capitis. • A vignette-style knowledge check to reinforce your learning! 🎧 Listen to this episode on: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2gn5uJP... • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... DISCLAIMER: The videos on this YouTube channel, Professor G, PA-C, hosted by Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, are intended for educational purposes only. The information provided in these videos is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional or physician for any medical concerns or questions you may have. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in these videos. The content presented in these videos is based on personal experiences, research, and educational knowledge. However, medical knowledge and practices are constantly evolving, and what is discussed in these videos may not always reflect the most current medical standards or guidelines. Christina G. Gonzales and the Professor G, PA-C YouTube channel do not make any representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided. The use of any information obtained from these videos is solely at your own risk. Thank you for understanding and for being a part of the Professor G, PA-C YouTube community! #propapodcast #tineacapitis #fungalinfections #derm101 #panceprep #pastudents #physicianassistant #clinicalmedicine tinea capitis podcast, fungal scalp infection, dermatophytes, black dot alopecia, kerion formation, griseofulvin for tinea capitis, oral antifungal treatment, PANCE dermatology prep, PA student podcast, DERM 101 tinea capitis, Pro PA podcast, high-yield dermatology