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Tinea capitis caused by species of Microsporum and Trichophyton is a contagious disease that is endemic in many countries. Affecting primarily pre- pubertal children between 6 and 10 years, it is more common in males than females; rarely does the disease persist past age sixteen. [ 17 ]
Cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis that affects infants. It presents on the scalp as greasy patches of scaling, [3] which appear thick, crusty, yellow, white or brown. [4] The affected regions are not usually itchy and do not bother the child. [3][5] Other affected areas can include the eyelids, ear, around the nose, and in the groin.
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]
Scalp fungus, or tinea capitis, is a type of fungal infection that affects your skin and hair. It won’t turn you into a zombie, but it can alter your appearance. Scalp fungus is often referred ...
Epidermophyton floccosum is a filamentous fungus that causes skin and nail infections in humans. [1] This anthropophilic dermatophyte can lead to diseases such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris, tinea corporis and onychomycosis. [2][3] Diagnostic approaches of the fungal infection include physical examination, culture testing, and ...
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelled seborrheic dermatitis in American English) is a long-term skin disorder. [4] Symptoms include flaky, scaly, greasy, and occasionally itchy and inflamed skin. [2][3] Areas of the skin rich in oil -producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. [4]
Microsporum audouinii is an anthropophilic fungus in the genus Microsporum. [ 1 ] It is a type of dermatophyte that colonizes keratinized tissues (primarily hair) causing infection. [ 2 ] The fungus is characterized by its spindle-shaped macroconidia (7–30 × 35–160 μm), clavate microconidia (2.5–3.5 × 4–7 μm) as well as its pitted ...
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 ...