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2. 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.

3. Have Bald Spots? Here's 11 Ways to Get Rid of Them - AOL

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   Certain infections, such as tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) can also cause patches of hair loss in some parts of your scalp. There are numerous ways to get rid of bald spots. In some cases, hair ...

4. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [ 2] (a dermatomycosis ), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [ 1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [ 1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [ 1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [ 1]

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

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   Scabs on scalp causes. If your scalp scabs are not from a head injury, they may be caused by an underlying health condition, aggressive scratching, or an infection. “Health conditions often are ...

6. Ringworm affair - Wikipedia

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   An X-ray treatment for ringworm has been used around the world as early as 1897. An estimated 200,000 children worldwide received X-ray treatment for tinea capitis in accordance with the standard Adamson-Kienbock procedure between 1910 and 1959, until griseofulvin, the first effective anti-fungal agent for ringworm, was introduced.

7. 7 Common Scalp Issues — And How to Treat Them - AOL

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   Here are the most common scalp conditions, with photos and treatments. Want to know what that bump, sore, scabs or red irritation on your scalp means? Here are the most common scalp conditions ...