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

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   Specifically, scalp fungal infections are often caused by fungi in the microsporum and trichophyton genera. Scalp fungus can cause a variety of symptoms, including: Dry, scaly skin. Redness ...

3. 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.

4. What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Dandruff Vs. Dry Scalp

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   A dry scalp is caused by a lack of moisture and may be due to dry weather conditions, washing hair too frequently, product buildup, or using harsh shampoos or other hair products, explains Dr. Gratch.

5. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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   Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp can appear similarly to dandruff. [11] When the scalp is affected, there can be associated temporary hair loss. [11] Such hair loss varies in appearance from diffuse thinning to patchy areas of hair loss. [11] On close inspection, the locations where hair has thinned may have broken stubs of hair and pustules ...

6. Dandruff - Wikipedia

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   The main symptoms of dandruff are an itchy scalp and flakiness. [9] Red and greasy patches of skin and a tingly feeling on the skin are also symptoms. [10] Dandruff and dry scalp are often confused since they share many of the same symptoms, but their causes and treatment are different. [11]

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

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   Other symptoms to note: This rash is itchy and can cause hair loss when it occurs on the scalp. The same fungus can also cause athlete’s foot and jock itch. The same fungus can also cause ...