The incidence of tinea capitis differs between gender and microorganisms. For example, Microsporum canis infection occurs more frequently in boys, while with the Trichophyton species, boys and ...

Analysis - Tinea appears to be common, so this piece will dwell on Tinea capitis. I will draw on materials from "Management of tinea capitis in childhood" by Bennassar et al published in ...

Tinea capitis, also called scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection. People may sometimes confuse it with other scalp conditions. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments here.

And now, it turns out that a condition that’s on the rise in the UK ― ringworm ― can also sometimes lead to hair loss. Ringworm, a fungal infection, can occur on a person’s scalp, the NHS says. In ...

Trichophyton tonsurans has now supplanted Microsporum canis as the most common dermatophyte to cause tinea capitis in the United States. [3] ...

Specific trichoscopic findings are associated with tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published online January 22 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

HAIR may fall out from your scalp if you have tinea capitis. The contagious fungus can lead to itching, redness and dryness; furthermore, it can cause bald patches to occur. What is it?

They were both diagnosed with tinea capitis. Fungal infection like tinea capitis, which affect the scalp, skin, hair and nails, are mostly caused by dermatophytes, which include several genera of ...

Considering taking supplements to treat tinea capitis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of tinea capitis. Follow the links to read common uses, side ...

Efficacy of the cotton swab-culture method for diagnosing tinea capitis in pediatric patients is indistinguishable to the scrape-culture method, according to a prospective study published in the ...

Tinea capitis (also called ringworm of the scalp) is caused by by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. It usually affects children and disappears at puberty.