Tinea capitis, which is most often caused by Trichophyton tonsurans,is among the most common fungal infections in children. [2] Tinea capitis occurs primarily in the prepubertal age group.

BDTC is the most common form of tinea found in North America, and the causative agent is T. tonsurans. This form primarily affects African-American children, typically spreading via child-to-child ...