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.