Meaning Tinea capitis
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Tinea capitis


A fungal infection (known as ringworm) of the scalp. This disorder occurs most commonly in children, especially those in late childhood and adolescence. It appears as scalp scaling associated with bald spots. Treatment involves antifungal medications.
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Tinea capitis


An itchy condition of the scalp caused by a fungal infection. Also known as ringworm.
Source: health.harvard.edu

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Tinea capitis


Ringworm of the Scalp and associated Hair mainly caused by species of Microsporum; Trichophyton; and Epidermophyton, which may occasionally involve the Eyebrows and Eyelashes.
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Tinea capitis


Ringworm of the scalp caused by species of Microsporum and Trichophyton, which may occasionally involve the eyebrows and eyelashes. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Source: medicaldictionaryweb.com




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