Conclusion
Herein, we report a case of tinea capitis in a 75-year-old
immunocompetent female and review the literature on this rare entity
from 2018 to 2023. Despite the rarity of the disease in adults, tinea
capitis should be included in the differential diagnosis of the
inflammatory scalp lesions in adult or elderly patients, even in
immunocompetent individuals. A KOH examination (and/or fungal culture)
should be performed, to provide early and accurate treatment to minimize
complications and sequelae of the disease.