Trichotillomania in A Young Male Complicated by Tinea Capitis Associated With Cryptococcus Laurentii and Candida Parapsilosis

Authors

Michael J Fellner, New York Medical College

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

First Page

71

Last Page

73

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Department

Dermatology

Abstract

This is the first case report of tinea capitis associated with Cryptococcus laurentii as well as Candida parapsilosis in an eleven year old male which responded to treatments with griseofulvin, lamisil, as well as fluconazole only to show recurrent alopecia from an underlying problem of trichotillomania. When confronted with the biopsy diagnosis of trichotillomania, the family admitted knowledge of the hair pulling disorder for at least five years. It took three providers to finally solve the question of the recalcitrant alopecia.

Recommended Citation

Fellner, M. (2013). Trichotillomania in A Young Male Complicated by Tinea Capitis Associated With Cryptococcus Laurentii and Candida Parapsilosis. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 6, 71-73. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/nymc_fac_pubs/5834