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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.
In newborns, it causes a thick, yellow, crusty scalp rash called cradle cap, which seems related to lack of biotin and is often curable. (ICD-10 L21; L21.0) (ICD-10 L21; L21.0) There is a connection between seborrheic dermatitis and Malassezia fungus, and antifungals such as anti-dandruff shampoo can be helpful in treating it.
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]
[8] [12] In addition to flaky skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis can have areas of red, inflamed, and itchy skin that coincide with the area of skin flaking, but not all individuals have this symptom. [8] Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp can appear similarly to dandruff. [11] When the scalp is affected, there can be associated temporary hair loss ...
The back, legs, arms, scalp, and genitalia are areas of the body that are commonly affected by senile pruritus. [3] According to a study, most of the people who experience pruritus daily have increased itching sensations and other associated symptoms during the night. Most studies reveal that senile pruritus is more common in men than women. [3]
It is caused by lesions of the nervous system, peripheral or central, and it involves sensations, whether spontaneous or evoked, such as burning, wetness, itching, electric shock, and pins and needles. [1] Dysesthesia can include sensations in any bodily tissue, including most often the mouth, scalp, skin, or legs. [1]
Prurigo nodularis (PN), also known as nodular prurigo, is a skin disorder characterized by pruritic (), nodular lesions, which commonly appear on the trunk, arms and legs. [1]
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]