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What are the key clinical features to differentiate tinea capitis from other scalp conditions in children?

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Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence)
Generated by iatroX. Developer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner).
Last reviewed: 22 August 2025

The provided context indicates that the clinical diagnosis of common scalp disorders is a topic addressed in peer-reviewed literature (Elewski, 2005). Additionally, UK guidelines cover the assessment and management of conditions such as psoriasis (CG153 1), which can affect the scalp and may require differentiation from tinea capitis. However, specific key clinical features for differentiating tinea capitis from other scalp conditions in children are not detailed within the provided supporting context.

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