| tinea capitis among children and adolescents in the farwaniya region of kuwait. | analysis of 325 patients (182 males, 143 females) of mycologically proven tinea capitis (tc) seen over a period of two years from january 2001--december 2002 in the farwaniya region of kuwait is presented in this study. the age range was 8 months to 17 years. peak incidence was observed in the 3-14 year age group (79.6%). positive family history and contact with pets were noted in 22% and 36.7% of the cases, respectively. the non-inflammatory 'gray patch' variety was the most common clinical typ ... | 2003 | 14739518 |