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2. Common Types of Scalp Fungi & How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Candida (Yeast) A far less common cause of scalp infection, candida is a yeast infection for your dome. ... When you start treatment for scalp fungus, it’s best to throw away your old comb or ...

3. Bumps on Your Scalp? You May Have Folliculitis: What to Know

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   Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. ... This type of yeast is typically present on the skin but can overgrow and cause ...

4. Tinea capitis - Wikipedia

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   The fungus can also exist in a carrier state on the scalp, without clinical symptomatology. Treatment of tinea capitis requires an oral antifungal agent; griseofulvin is the most commonly used drug, but other newer antimycotic drugs, such as terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole have started to gain acceptance.

5. 13 Reasons for Scabs on Your Scalp and How to Treat Each ...

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   “Signs that scalp scabs may be related to an infection or underlying health condition include persistent itch, redness, pus, hair loss, or lack of response to over-the-counter treatments ...

6. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   Malassezia yeast is believed to play a role. [6] It is not a result of poor hygiene. [7] Diagnosis is typically clinical and based on the symptoms present. [4] [8] The condition is not contagious. [9] The typical treatment is topical antifungal cream and anti-inflammatory agents. [3] Specifically, ketoconazole or ciclopirox are effective. [10]

7. White piedra - Wikipedia

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   White piedra is caused by Trichosporon beigelii. [5] [6] White piedra can occur on the hair of the scalp; Trichosporon ovoides is likely the cause in this case. [7]White piedra on scalp hair is rarely caused by Trichosporon inkin; pubic hair with white piedra is what T. inkin is mainly associated with. [8]