Question

A 6-year-old girl has a small, round, scaly plaque with a raised border on her scalp, with some hair loss in that area. Which investigation confirms the diagnosis of tinea capitis?

Accepted Answer

Fungal scraping and culture

Answer

Dermatoscopy only

Answer

Bacterial swab culture

Answer

Skin biopsy

Answer

Wood's lamp is always diagnostic

Practice question

A 6-year-old girl has a small, round, scaly plaque with a raised border on her scalp, with some hair loss in that area. Which investigation confirms the diagnosis of tinea capitis?