Tinea Capitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBSymptoms of tinea capitis include swollen red patches, dry scaly rashes, itchiness and hair loss. Mold-like fungi called dermatophytes cause tinea capitis. Treatment for a tinea capitis infection involves the use of an oral antifungal medication.
Tinea capitis - DermNet
WEBClick here for more images. Who gets tinea capitis? Tinea capitis predominantly affects preadolescent children, with incidence peaking between the ages of three and seven years. It can also affect adults, particularly those who are immunocompromised.
Tinea Capitis Images - DermNet
WEBView pictures of tinea capitis in the gallery below. Tinea capitis, also known as scalp ringworm, is a scalp fungal infection, involving both the skin and hair. Symptoms include hair loss, dry scaly areas, redness, and itch.
Ringworm (scalp) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 22, 2022 · Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It usually causes itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head. Ringworm gets its name because of its circular appearance. No worm is involved.
Tinea Capitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, etc.
WEBMar 1, 2023 · Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) is a fungal infection of the scalp and involves both the skin and hair. Common symptoms include hair loss, dry, scaly patches, and inflamed skin. Tinea capitis is most commonly caused by Trichophyton tonsurans and Microsporum canis fungi.
Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm): Causes, symptoms, and treatments
WEBOct 14, 2019 · Tinea capitis refers to a ringworm infection that affects the scalp. The symptoms of tinea capitis include: localized pustules and red papules; focal areas of itching and scaling; hair loss
Scalp Ringworm Symptoms, Pictures, Treatment & Cure - eMedicineHealth
WEBScalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is a very common fungal infection among children throughout the world. Read about treatment, signs and symptoms, home remedies, and see pictures of ringworm on the scalp.
Ringworm of the Scalp (Tinea Capitis) - WebMD
WEBMar 18, 2021 · Ringworm of the scalp occurs in children and adults all over the world. It is most common in young children.
Scalp Ringworm (Fungal Scalp Infection): Diagnosis and Treatmnet …
WEBMay 18, 2023 · This leaflet just deals with scalp ringworm which is sometimes called tinea capitis (from the Latin word caput, meaning head). For information on other fungal infections, see the separate leaflets called Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) , Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) , Fungal Groin Infection (Tinea Cruris) …
Scalp Ringworm (Tinea Capitis) - The Merck Manuals
WEBScalp ringworm is a dermatophyte (fungal) infection of the scalp. Symptoms of tinea capitis include a dry patch of scale, a patch of hair loss, or both on the scalp. Doctors base the diagnosis on an examination of the scalp and samples taken from the scalp.