Tinea capitis, a superficial infection of the scalp, is the most common pediatric dermatophyte fungal infection worldwide and is particularly common in the USA in low-income, low-resource settings. There are still gaps in knowledge and heterogeneities in practice in terms of diagnostic and management strategies. Furthermore, there are no clinical guidelines for management and treatment of tinea capitis in the USA. This review aims to summarize recent advances, recommend optimal management for the practicing pediatrician, and identify areas for future research for tinea capitis.

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头癣：进步和必要的范式转变。

头癣是头皮的一种浅表感染，是世界范围内最常见的小儿皮肤癣菌感染，在美国的低收入、低资源环境中尤为常见。在诊断和管理策略方面，在实践中仍然存在知识差距和异质性。此外，在美国没有管理和治疗头癣的临床指南。本综述旨在总结最近的进展，为执业儿科医生推荐最佳管理，并确定未来头癣研究的领域。