1. At least eight species of dermatophytes are associated with tinea capitis . 2. Infection usually occurs as Tinea capitis with suppuration and kerion formation. 3. Tinea capitis is seen in tropical, rural and suburban regions.4. However the most common cause in humans seems to be Tinea capitis and Tinea corporis. 5. During his tenure as Director General, Sheba was responsible for managing the tinea capitis outbreak. 6. Children are most susceptible to Tinea capitis whereas adult infections more often manifest as tinea corporis. 7. Uncommon in adults, tinea capitis is predominantly seen in pre-pubertal children, more often boys than girls. 8. "Microsporum canis " is among the most common dermatophytes associated with tinea capitis and tinea corporis. 9. Favus, ( a severe form of Tinea capitis ) is rarely seen to be caused by this fungus. 10. Tinea capitis , commonly called ringworm of the scalp, is most frequently caused by the fungus T . tonsurans.
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