Dermoscopic image of the hairs in a very early lesion of tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton rubrum

Abstract

Key Clinical Message While the initial lesions of tinea capitis are often overlooked due to their small size and numerous hairs emerging from the follicle, it is crucial not to dismiss the partial presence of comma or harpin hairs and black spots.

Keywords

• black spots
• comma hairs
• hairpin hairs
• tinea capitis
• Trichophyton rubrum