Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis is a FUNGAL INFECTION of the SCALP and HAIR FOLLICLES caused by DERMATOPHYTE, commonly resulting in scaling, itching, and patches of HAIR LOSS.
Tinea capitis is a contagious DERMATOPHYTE infection involving the SCALP, HAIR SHAFT, and HAIR FOLLICLES. It is commonly caused by species of TRICHOPHYTON and MICROSPORUM fungi that invade keratin-rich hair structures. Clinical features may include scaling, broken hairs, ALOPECIA, inflammation, and in severe cases a painful inflammatory lesion called a KERION. Diagnosis may involve KOH TEST, FUNGAL CULTURE, or microscopic examination, and treatment usually requires oral ANTIFUNGAL MEDICATIONS.
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that can cause itching, scaling, and areas of hair loss.
• Tinea capitis is ringworm infection of the scalp. • It commonly affects children. • It infects the scalp and hair roots. • Symptoms include: - Itching. - Flaky scalp. - Broken hairs. - Hair loss patches. • Severe inflammation may cause a swelling called a kerion. • Treatment usually requires antifungal medicine taken by mouth.
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