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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. 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.

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. Tinea corporis - Wikipedia

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   Tinea corporis. This patient presented with ringworm on the arm, or tinea corporis due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the body, similar to other forms of tinea. Specifically, it is a type of dermatophytosis (or ringworm) that appears on the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may ...

6. 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 ...

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

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   Irritation from shaving, heavy conditioners, potent hair dyes and excessive sweating. The treatment: Topical or oral antibiotics may be prescribed if your doctor determines via a culture that ...

8. Favus - Wikipedia

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   Favus (Latin for "honeycomb") or tinea favosa is the severe form of tinea capitis, a skin infectious disease caused by the dermatophyte fungus Trichophyton schoenleinii. Typically the species affects the scalp, [ 2] but occasionally occurs as onychomycosis, tinea barbae, or tinea corporis . The word favid is more used than French word favus ...

9. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Ringworm. What it looks like: Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It gets its name from its circular rash, which is often red, swollen, and cracked. Other symptoms to note ...