Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

The fungal scalp infection tinea capitis affects an estimated 3%-13% of children. While international guidelines exist for the treatment of tinea capitis in infants and children, no such document has ...

Tinea capitis has a worldwide distribution. The disease predominantly affects children aged 1 to 10 years, but infections in adults are occasionally seen. These infections can spread among family ...

An 8-year-old boy presented to the dermatology department with a 2-month history of progressive, patchy alopecia on the scalp. Initially, a small patch of hair loss had been noted, then the patches ...

Tinea capitis is an infection with a type of fungus called a dermatophyte, which can be found in humans, animals and the environment. Its appearance may be mistaken for dandruff, alopecia, eczema or ...

The ringworm in adulthood is perhaps one of the most embarrassing diseases one could have. For one reason, it is often associated with dirtiness. The ringworm is often referred to as “oluwumu” or ...

A dermatologist has issued a warning after it was reported cases of ringworm are soaring in the UK. The fungal infection is believed to be spreading through barbershops and some claim it is linked to ...