Tinea in tiny tots
A. H. Jacobs and B. M. O'Connell
Dermatophyte infections in infants and toddlers, with the exception of
tinea capitis, are considered rare. We describe representative patients to
illustrate the broad clinical spectrum of these infections in this age
group. We review possible pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnostic
modalities, and therapeutic regimens. Our experience suggests that
involvement of areas other than the scalp may be more common than current
estimates suggest. Recognition of affected patients is important in view of
the wide differential diagnosis and the efficacy of current treatment.
