Nutritional deficiencies as risk factors for incidence and treatment response of tinea capitis in children: a prospective clinical cohort study

Low levels of certain micronutrients, especially zinc and vitamin D, are key risk factors for children developing tinea capitis and not responding well to treatment. These findings suggest the potential benefits of integrated nutritional assessment and focused supplementation strategies, which should be evaluated in future interventional trials for pediatric tinea capitis, especially in resource-limited settings.