Tinea capitis - Wikipedia Tinea capitis (also known as "herpes tonsurans", [1] "ringworm of the hair", [1] "ringworm of the scalp", [1] "scalp ringworm", [2] and "tinea tonsurans" [1]) is a cutaneous fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the scalp [3] The disease is primarily caused by dermatophytes in the genera Trichophyton and Microsporum that invade the hair shaft
Ringworm (scalp) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic 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
Tinea capitis - DermNet Tinea capitis is caused by dermatophytic fungi capable of invading keratinised tissue, such as the hair and nails While over 40 different species of dermatophytes are known to exist, only a small number are associated with tinea capitis
Tinea capitis: Management - UpToDate Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp that most often occurs in children (picture 1A-F) Various dermatophyte fungi can cause tinea capitis The most common causes are Trichophyton and Microsporum species (See "Tinea capitis: Clinical features and diagnosis" ) In general, treatment of tinea capitis should be initiated promptly
Tinea Capitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments Tinea capitis, commonly known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection that affects the scalp, hair shafts, and occasionally the eyebrows and eyelashes While it primarily impacts children, adults can also develop the condition
Tinea Capitis - What You Need to Know - Drugs. com Tinea capitis is a scalp infection caused by a fungus Tinea capitis is also called ringworm of the scalp or head It is most common among children 3 to 9 years old